Chewy and Cheap: Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

Remove the pan once the fruit is set and still slightly tacky. Be careful not to overcook, as you'll end up with fruit chips instead of fruit leather. Once the fruit has cooled to room temperature, slowly peel it off the mat or parchment paper. Lay it on a cutting board, and use a knife to cut out 12 portions; store in an airtight container.

Depending on the cost of the strawberries, each fruit leather averages around 40 cents to make.