Baobab Fruit Leather
A naturally sweet and tangy snack made from the pulp of the baobab fruit, a popular ingredient in Senegalese cuisine. Sun-dried or dehydrated for a chewy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Baobab fruit pulp
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Honey (optional)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1If using fresh baobab fruit, soak the pulp in water for 30 minutes to soften.
- 2Blend baobab pulp, water, lemon juice, and honey (if using) until smooth.
- 3Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 4Pour the baobab mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer.
- 5Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 57°C for 6-8 hours, or until the fruit leather is dry and pliable.
- 6Alternatively, bake in a oven at lowest temp setting (around 170F) until dried, about 2-4 hours.
- 7Cut into strips or desired shapes.
- 8Store in an airtight container.
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