ReceptnaptárTklapi (homemade fruit-leather sheets)
Tklapi is a Georgian fruit leather, dried in summer from plums or apricots so that the harvest is on hand in winter too. The sweeter kind is a healthy snack, while the sourer one is used to add sharpness to soups such as kharcho. The oven does most of the work, but you will need patience.
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Method
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- Cook the fruit with the water in a covered pot for 15-20 minutes, until it falls apart completely.
- Puree smooth with a stick blender, then, if needed, press through a sieve to remove bits of skin. Sweeten to taste.
- Thicken uncovered over low heat, stirring, until the puree has the consistency of a thick jam.
- Line two baking trays with thinly oiled baking paper and spread the puree evenly over them 3-4 mm thick.
- Dry in a 70 °C oven with the door slightly ajar for 5-6 hours, until the surface is no longer sticky and the sheet peels away from the paper in one piece.
- While still lukewarm, roll it up together with the paper, then cut into strips. Store in a box in a dry place.
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Tips
- Spread the purée evenly, because a thin edge dries sooner and turns brittle, while a thick patch stays sticky.
- Prop the oven door open with a wooden spoon so that steam can escape. Without this the sheet will cook rather than dry.
- It is done when your finger doesn't stick to the surface but the sheet is still pliable. Dried for too long, it cracks and can't be rolled up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it keep?
About 6 months in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If the surface starts to turn sticky, it has taken on moisture, so it is best moved to the fridge.
Can I make it without sugar?
Yes, with ripe fruit you can leave the sugar out altogether. For soup, it is made from distinctly sour fruit with no sugar at all.
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