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Homemade Kool‑Aid Fruit Roll‑Ups

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These Homemade Kool‑Aid Fruit Roll‑Ups turn a childhood favorite into a fun, DIY snack. Made with just Kool‑Aid, fruit juice, and a touch of sweetener, they’re fruity, chewy, and perfect for lunchboxes or an after-school treat.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 roll-ups
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Fruit juice (such as apple, grape, or white grape)
  • Packet(s) of Kool‑Aid (any flavor you prefer, unsweetened)
  • Sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or agave syrup, optional)
  • Lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in the fruit juice and sprinkle in the Kool‑Aid powder. Whisk gently until fully combined.
  2. Taste the mixture; if you want it sweeter, stir in your choice of sweetener to reach desired sweetness. Add a splash of lemon juice if you’d like a tangy twist.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10–15 minutes. It should reduce and thicken slightly.
  4. Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature setting (typically around 170–200 °F / 75–95 °C).
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Pour the fruit mixture onto the sheet, spreading it evenly into a thin layer (about 1/8-inch thick).
  6. Bake for 2–3 hours, checking periodically. It’s ready when the surface is dry to the touch and slightly tacky but no longer wet.
  7. Let it cool completely, then carefully peel it off the paper.
  8. Use scissors or a pizza cutter to trim the edges and slice the roll-up into strips. Roll each strip up in some wax or parchment paper for easy storage.

Notes

  • Mixed berry blend: Use half grape juice and half cranberry juice with mixed-berry Kool-Aid.
  • Tropical twist: Combine pineapple juice with orange-mango Kool-Aid.
  • Low-sugar version: Skip added sweetener if your juice is already very sweet.
  • Citrus pop: Use lemonade concentrate and lemon-lime Kool-Aid for a zesty snack.
  • Layered flavors: Spread two different flavored mixtures side by side and bake for a striped roll-up.
  • Store finished roll-ups in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Re-crisp in a low-temperature oven if they soften.

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