Snack in Season
By Alma Varela
Fruit is a healthy option for snacking. According to the USDA, we need at least a cup of fruit a day. Fruit contains essential nutrients like Vitamin C, which is important in helping the body repairs itself. Vitamin C also aids in the absorption of iron. Pineapples are in season in the month of May, so take advantage of this sweet fresh fruit and make pineapple leather for on the go snacks.
Pineapple Leather
Ingredients
- 3 cups of chopped pineapple
- 2 tablespoons honey
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees
- Blend ingredients in blender until smooth
- Line a 13 in. x 18 in. baking pan with parchment paper
- Pour mixture and spread evenly
- Bake for 3 – 4 hours
- Let cool completely and cut into strips
- Store in airtight container
