How to reduce the chewiness of fruit leather
I have found out quite a lot on fruit leathers. I have researched on Google about them but from my research it appears everyone loves the fact they're nice and chewy and I can't find any website which explains why they're chewy.
My issue is, when I do them with passion fruit, they are far too chewy (as in they get stuck in your teeth). The only other ingredient I use is the fruit and sugar, but I do let it reduce in a pan first.
How can I make the fruit leather less chewy?
Best Answer
The answer has now been posted on my other question
What is the name of this dish involving fruit & sugar - blended and baked thin and flat?
It is by adjusting the sugar level.
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How do you soften fruit leather?
Resist the temptation to pour extra-thick pur\xe9e. The leather will crack and not dry out properly. Cook, undisturbed for 6 to 12 hours, or until the fruit is dry to the touch yet pliable. While still warm, turn the fruit leather onto a fresh sheet of parchment paper.How do you keep fruit leather from cracking?
The tacky feeling in fruit leather is due to added sweeteners (eg. honey or syrup) or even just the natural sugars present in fruit. If the hand and finger test work out, lift the edge of the leather and peel back. If it peels easily, without leaving any residues your leather is sufficiently dry.Why is my fruit leather sticky?
Add lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time to help brighten the flavor of the fruit. Add a pinch or two of cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to augment the flavor, if you'd like. Continue to simmer and stir until any added sugar is completely dissolved and the fruit pur\xe9e has thickened, another 5 or 10 (or more) minutes.This SECRET INGREDIENT changed Everything (Fruit Leather Your Kids Will LOVE)
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