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Homemade Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups

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These Homemade Kool-Aid Fruit Roll-Ups are a colorful, chewy, and nostalgic treat made with just three ingredients. They’re easy to customize with your favorite Kool-Aid flavors and are perfect for fun, make-ahead snacking.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 fruit roll-ups

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 packet Kool-Aid powder (any flavor)
  • 23 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°F (or the lowest setting available).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and smooth it flat.
  3. In a bowl, mix applesauce, Kool-Aid powder, and sugar until fully combined and evenly colored.
  4. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer, about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Place the tray in the oven and dry for 4 to 6 hours until the surface is no longer sticky and peels cleanly from the parchment.
  6. Let it cool completely before cutting into strips.
  7. Roll up the strips for serving or storage.

Notes

  • Use sweetened applesauce if desired, but reduce added sugar accordingly.
  • Mix multiple Kool-Aid flavors for swirled or layered effects.
  • Thicker layers yield softer rolls; thinner layers make chewier ones.
  • Store wrapped in parchment paper in an airtight container.
  • Keep at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Oven-Dried
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll-up
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg