Watermelon Fruit Leather

Ingredients

• 8 C watermelon
• 2/3 C granulated sugar

Directions

1. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking sheets. Preheat oven to 170F degrees .
2. Puree watermelon, draining through cheese cloth, set over a mesh strainer. Drain almost all of the liquid, reserving for another use.
3. Combine watermelon solids with sugar, discarding any seeds. Blend again if needed to ensure a smooth mixture.
4. Divide watermelon mixture between pans, spreading into an even layer, roughly 1/8-inch thick. Bake for 3 hours or until no longer wet, but still slightly tacky. Rotate pans 180 degrees and swap levels each hour until they are done.
5. Transfer fruit leather to a cutting board, cut into desired sizes. Store on parchment paper in an airtight container.