How to Make Vegan Fruit Slices

These delicious, chewy fruit slices are full of vitamins A and C and iron and pack a healthy serving of fiber. The natural sugars make them a great energy snack, too. This recipe contains no animal products and so is a perfect addition to the vegan diet.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 figs
• 6 prunes
• 6 dates
• 1/4 cup raisins
• Lemon
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Plastic wrap

1. Pit the dates. Cut the figs and dates into fine slices.

2. Remove the pits from the prunes and cut them into quarters. Place the prunes and raisins in a food processor. Pulse to a fine chop.

3. Press the lemon between the palm of the hand and the work surface. Roll the lemon back and forth a few times to release the juice. Cut the lemon in quarters and squeeze the juice into a small, non-reactive bowl.

4. Place all the dried fruit in a bowl. Add lemon juice and pour over the fruit. Add vanilla extract.

5. Mix the fruit and lemon juice well. Spread the mixture evenly over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap.

6. Refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours. Remove from the fridge and cut into slices 1 by 2 inches. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.

7. Vary the recipe with dried apricots, cherries, cranberries or pears. Use orange or coconut extract with chopped mango and papaya.

Tips & Warnings

• Vegan fruit slices travel well in a lunchbox or backpack for several hours. For longer periods, refrigerate them.
• Use golden or dark raisins, or a combination.

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