Welcome fruit rollups back to your pantry with these homemade apple cinnamon rollups!
When we cleaned out all the processed food from this house, one thing our kids really missed were fruit rollups and fruit snacks. To be honest, I missed them too because they were such a convenience. That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands and make these homemade apple cinnamon rollups with wholesome ingredients!
I had no idea making your own fruit rollups (any flavor!) was so easy. I started simple with these applesauce rollups because, well, you don’t even have to puree the fruit first, you just open the applesauce and go!
So, as you can imagine, these apple cinnamon rollups are a breeze to make. All you have to do is mix up the applesauce, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a bowl and then spread it evenly on a lined baking sheet.
*Note, you can use jar or homemade applesauce, just make sure it’s 100% apples and that it’s unsweetened if it’s in a jar and if you’ve added honey or maple syrup to your homemade version, you can omit it from this recipe. No need to go overboard with the sweetness.
Then all you do is bake it, low and slow, until its no longer tacky on the top. Then after it cools completely, you gently peel it, slice it, and roll it in some parchment paper!
Your kids will LOVE these homemade apple cinnamon rollups just as much as the store-bought version, maybe even more and if they’re anything like mine, they’ll be asking for different flavors in no time at all! We now do strawberry, blueberry, and mixed berry too!
These rollups keep wonderfully in a Ziplock bag or any other airtight container, but honestly, they don’t stick around long in our pantry!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 applesauce (homemade or natural, no sugar added)
- 1 TBS 100% maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees.
- Prepare a baking sheet with either a Silpat or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl mix applesauce, maple syrup, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour onto linked baking sheet and using a spatula, spread evenly.
- Bake for 4+ hours, until not tacky on the top.
- Cool, cut into strips, and roll up.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
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Apple lovers, check out these recipes too! This easy apple butter is made in the Crock-Pot and this anytime apple crisp only takes 30 minutes to make!
I used to love this stuff as a kid, never thought to make my own but this looks easy enough!
Me too Cricket! It is MUCH easier than I thought too, but it is a slow process so make sure you have tons of time. 🙂
Wow what an interesting idea, never ever thought of it, thanks for sharing. Will definitely give it a try. Looks fab.
Thank you Jayasri! They’re pretty tasty!
These are amazing! I know my grandkids would love them!
Aw Linda, thank you so much! They don’t stick around long here. 🙂
I used to love mango fruit roll-ups as a kid – never knew they were so easy to make at home! I’ll be trying these for the holidays!
Oh my gosh Tina, I loooove mango! I am totally going to make some, haha thanks for the brilliant idea! 🙂
I can’t believe how easy these are to make! I’m not usually a big fruit snack person but I definitely plan to try this soon.
I know, Giselle – I couldn’t believe it either! 🙂
Oh-ma-gosh – this looks absolutely perfect! I’m so impressed and the flavor combo is spot on!
Thank you so much Lisa! Super easy LOL!
You’ve made this look so easy & your flavors are perfect together. Beautiful.
Aw thank you so much! 🙂
Oh my goodness! I love anything with apple and cinnamon! I bet they taste so good! I have to try your recipe!
I do too, April! Thank you so much, hope you enjoy them!