West Bend Back to Basics FD-600 - Manual (Page 16)

RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED
APPLE CINNAMON RINGS
Peel and core apples. Slice into 1/4 inch rings. Sprinkle with cinnamon or
sugar/cinnamon mixture, if desired. Dry until leathery.
GLAZED BANANA CHIPS
Slice bananas into 1/4 inch slices and place into lemon juice. Soak for a few
minutes, then drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with cinnamon or your favorite
jello. Dry leathery to crispy depending on your preference.
HONEY GLAZED BANANA CHIPS
Mix 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup honey. Add sliced banana. Drain the sprinkle
with cinnamon or your favorite spice to add an extra touch.
PINEAPPLE CHIPS
Remove outside rind from fresh pineapple. Slice 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick and cut
into strips or chunks. Dry until leathery.
FRUIT & NUT MIX
Slice bananas, strawberries and pineapple (canned or fresh) uniformly, about
1/4 inch thick. After dried and cooled add mixed nuts.
SASIC FRUIT LEATHER / FRUIT ROLLS
Take any ripe fruit or berry and puree it in your blender with a small amount of
apple or orange juice to help liquefy the fruit. Add honey or corn syrup to taste
if desired. Place plastic wrap (not wax paper or aluminum foil) on trays and
pour pureed mixture 1/4 inch thick. When dry enough to remove wrap, turn
over and continue drying until leather-like. Roll-up if desired.
APPLE LEATHER
Prepare one quart of chopped apples by removing cores but not skins. Place
just enough water in your blender, with a few apple chunks to start the blending
action. Keep adding apples until consistency is like applesauce. Place plastic
wrap on trays and pour pureed mixtúrete 1/4 inch thick. When dry enough,
remove wrap and turn over to continue drying until leathery. Roll-up, slice and
serve.
STRAWBERRY LEATHER
Place 2 cups of fresh strawberries into blender with a small amount of apple
juice to help liquefy them. Pour through fine strainer screen to remove some of
the seeds Line tray(s) with clastic wrap, then pour puree evenly onto tray
spreading 1/4 inch thick with a spatula. Dry until leather (ike.
LEATHER VARIATIONS
Combine apples and strawberries or other combinations of fruits. Add honey or
corn syrup to taste. Sprinkle on cinnamon, coconut, crushed nuts, or favorite
spice if desired. Remember, anything that tastes good in the blender will taste
good as a leather.
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