Step 1

Preheat oven to 170º degrees F, and position a baking rack to the center of the oven. Line a rimmed 18” x 13” sheet pan with a silicone baking mat, or silpat.

Step 2

Place strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 3

Pour strawberry puree into a large pot on the stove and add honey (if using) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour puree into the center of the prepared sheet pan and using a spatula spread the puree evenly almost to the edges of the baking mat.

Step 5

Bake in the oven for 6 hours, or until the fruit puree is completely dry to the touch. Let cool completely.

Step 6

Lay a sheet of parchment on top of the fruit leather. Invert the leather and gently peel off the mat. Roll up the entire sheet of fruit leather starting from the short side and then cut the leather with kitchen shears into 1” strips, or as desired.

Step 7

Store in an airtight container for a few days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.