Marina's Menu: Make Favorite FRUIT SNACKS with Reynolds

You don't have to give up all your favorite childhood snacks. Thanks to Reynolds parchment paper, you can make your own gushers, those favorite gummies along with fruit roll-ups. By using a few simple ingredients, you can return to those chewy childhood delights without the sugar rush. We have the fun and easy recipes Broadwayworld.com readers.

Strawberry Cayenne Fruit-Filled Gummies

Ingredients:

1 (16oz.) container strawberries, hulled, halved and stems removed

1/2 cup sugar

3 tablespoons orange juice

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°. Line an 18x13x1-inch rimmed baking pan with Reynolds® Parchment Paper.

Step 2: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour strawberry mixture into the prepared pan. Tilt the pan or use a spatula to form a thin, even layer throughout the pan.

Step 3: Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until mixture is almost dehydrated with a leather-like texture and can be torn.

Step 4: Cool completely. Cut fruit leather and the parchment paper into 2-inch strips and roll. Store in an airtight container.

Get Gushy...

Reserve 1/4 cup of the fruit roll mixture. Cover and set aside.

Cut the baked and cooled fruit rolls into 1-inch by 3-inch sections.

Remove the parchment paper, then roll the cut section to create a cone. Pinch the bottom to seal.

Pipe or spoon the reserved fruit roll mixture into the cone, filling half way full.

Pinch the opening to seal.

Mango Coconut Fruit Rolls

Ingredients:

3 mangos, skins removed and sliced

1/3 cup sugar

3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°. Line an 18x13x1-inch rimmed baking pan with Reynolds® Parchment Paper.

Step 2: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour mango mixture into the prepared pan. Tilt the pan or use a spatula to form a thin, even layer throughout the pan.

Step 3: Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours or until mixture is almost dehydrated with a leather-like texture and can be torn.

Step 4: Cool completely. Cut fruit leather and the parchment paper into 2-inch strips and roll. Store in an airtight container.

For more fantastic recipes and information on Reynolds products, visit: http://www.reynoldskitchens.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Reynolds

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