Lavashak (Persian Sour Plum Fruit Leather)
Chewy, tangy fruit leather made from sour plums or damsons, a street snack in Iran that is simple to dry in a low oven.
- Time5 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the whole damsons and water into a wide pan, cover and cook over a medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the fruit is completely soft and the stones have loosened.
14 min - 2
Press the fruit through a sieve with the back of a spoon, discarding the stones and skins. You should have about 500 g of purée.
- 3
Return the purée to the pan with the erythritol, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until thick enough to leave a trail on the base of the pan.
9 min - 4
Heat the oven to its lowest setting, about 70 degrees C, and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- 5
Spread the purée about 3 mm thick over the paper. Dry in the oven for 4 to 5 hours, until it is no longer sticky when touched and peels easily from the paper.
270 min - 6
Cool, then roll up the paper and leather together and cut into strips. Keep in an airtight tin for up to 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
