Sweet & Simple: Healthy Homemade Candies

Using freeze-dried fruit from Harmony House Foods to make healthy candy is a fantastic way to satisfy a sweet tooth while keeping things natural and nutritious! Here are a few ideas: 

Fruit Leather Bites 

Ingredients 

• Freeze-dried fruits (strawberries, apples, blueberries) 
  
• Honey 
• Lemon juice 
  

Instructions

Rehydrate the freeze-dried fruit by soaking it in water for a few minutes, then blend into a thick puree with a touch of honey and lemon juice. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at a low temperature (around 150°F) for several hours until dry but still pliable. Cut into small squares or roll into fun shapes. 

Fruit Gummies 

Ingredients

• Freeze-dried fruit powder (strawberry powder, raspberry powder, blueberry powder, banana powder or pineapple powder)
  
• Agar powder
• Natural sweetener
• Water
  

Instructions

Heat water and dissolve the fruit powder, agar and sweetener. Pour into molds and refrigerate until set. 

Chocolate-Covered Fruit Pops 

Ingredients 

• Freeze-dried fruits
  
• Dark chocolate
• Optional toppings like shredded coconut or crushed nuts 
  

Instructions

Melt dark chocolate and dip the freeze-dried fruit, coating them well. Optionally, roll in shredded coconut or crushed nuts before the chocolate hardens. Allow to cool on parchment paper until set. 

Fruit and Nut Clusters 

Ingredients 

Freeze-dried fruits (raspberries, bananas, apples), nuts (almonds, cashews), and melted dark chocolate or yogurt coating. 

Instructions 

Mix freeze-dried fruits with nuts, then coat with dark chocolate or a yogurt coating. Scoop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, then refrigerate until set. 

Conclusion 

These candies are fun, naturally sweet, and a great way to enjoy the nutrients of freeze-dried fruits!