*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              PEACH LEATHER

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10       lg           Fully ripe peaches
   1       c            Sugar

  Peel and slice peaches to measure 10 cups. Put peaches
  in large saucepan. Add sugar and bring mixture to
  boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Working in
  batches, pour mixture into blender or food processor
  and puree. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, prepare
  smooth, level drying surface in full sunlight. Cover
  baking sheets, jelly-roll pans or other flat surfaces
  with plastic wrap. Pour peach puree onto prepared
  surface, spread to 18-inch thickness and let dry in
  sunlight. Cover with screen to avoid insects. Drying
  may take 20 to 24 hours. Bring puree inside at end of
  day and finish drying second day. Or set sheets of
  fruit in baking pans in oven at 150F and leave door
  open. Fruit is dry when puree can be peeled off
  plastic easily. For storing, roll up leather with
  plastic wrap. Wrap in more plastic wrap and seal
  tightly. Leather will keep at room temperature about 1
  month, in refrigerator about 4 months or 1 year in
  freezer. Tear or cut into strips to eat.
  
  Note: Other fresh fruits in season, such as
  strawberries, plums, apricots and pears, may be
  substituted for the peaches. Compatible combinations
  of fruits also may substituted for a single fruit.
  Makes about 3 (15- x 10-in) sheets
 


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