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                       B.C. Plum-Apricot Leather

Recipe By     : Enjoy BC Fruit the Diabetic Way by Elaine Johnston, 1982
Serving Size  : 27   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Low-Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       c            Apricots -- chopped
   2       c            Prune plums -- chopped
   2       ts           Sugar

  Wash, pit and chop fruit. Puree in blender with sugar.

  Yields 3-1/2 to 4 cups.

  Prepare 15-1/2 x 10-1/2" cookie sheet or jelly roll pan by covering
  with plastic wrap and securing with masking tape. Pour puree evenly
  over the plastic. Place in full sunlight. Drying time depends on
  the fruit, temperature, and sunlight.
  
  If not quite dry after the first day, bring indoors overnight and
  continue drying the next day. It may take up to 24 hours. Drying
  may be finished in the oven if weather is unsuitable for sun
  drying. Pre-heat oven to the lowest setting 150 F. Turn off. Set
  puree in middle. Occasionally reheat to maintain warmth.
  
  The leather is ready when it peels easily from the plastic. To
  store, roll in the plastic wrap, then in a sealed bag. At room
  temperature it will keep one month. In the fridge, 3 months.

  Makes 27 servings (6x1" strip)
  
  Per serving: 21 calories, 1/2 fruit & vegetable choice
  
  Source: Enjoy BC Fruit the Diabetic Way by Elaine Johnston,
  1982, BC Tree Fruits Ltd, Sun-Rype Products Ltd
  
  Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Sep 1993
 

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