Homemade Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups
Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups are a colorful, sweet, and chewy homemade fruit leather snack made with simple ingredients. Fun to make and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a creative kitchen project with kids, these roll-ups let you control the flavors, sweetness, and colors!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Offset spatula
- Oven
- Scissors or pizza cutter
Ingredients
Fruit Roll-Up Base
- 1 packet Kool-Aid powder any flavor
- 1 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp honey or corn syrup helps with texture
Optional Add-ins
- 0.25 tsp citric acid for extra tanginess
- 1 drop food coloring optional, for more vibrant color
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the lowest setting, around 170°F (77°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, Kool-Aid powder, sugar, and honey or corn syrup. Add any optional ingredients if using. Mix until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly onto the lined baking sheet to about 1/8 inch thick, using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 4-6 hours, checking occasionally. The fruit leather is done when it is no longer sticky to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Cut the cooled fruit leather into strips using scissors or a pizza cutter.
- Roll up each strip with parchment paper and store in an airtight container.