# Spiced Pumpkin Fruit Leathers This Homemade Dried Fruit Treat is a Refreshing Use of Pumpkin Spice By M | Published 2015-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-pumpkin References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Pumpkin-spice-leather/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com) These homemade spiced pumpkin fruit leathers are an ideal way to incorporate pumpkins, spices and other fruits into a healthy sweet treat. These leathers are an ideal [dried fruit snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-fruit-bites) that is perfect for packing in lunches, on long trips or whenever you feel a sugar craving kicking in. The homemade fruit leather begins by steaming sliced [pumpkin and apples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-forward-beverages) together and pureeing the fruit. Once the fruit has been strained and flavored with [pumpkin spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purposeful-popcorn-snacks) it can be laid flat on parchment paper and baked or placed in a dehydrator to soak up all the moister. The end result is a sheet of thick dried fruit that can be sliced and rolled into bite-sized pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Dried Fruit Snacks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new flavors and textures of dried fruit snacks using innovative ingredients and techniques. - **Healthy Sweet Treats:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create alternative sweet treats that are both healthy and delicious, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **Convenient Snacks for On-the-go:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop convenient snack options that are easy to pack and consume while traveling or on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new flavor combinations and techniques in the food and beverage industry to create unique and healthy snacks. - **Healthy Snack Market:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Tap into the growing market for healthy snacks by introducing innovative products that offer both taste and nutrition. - **Packaged Snack Foods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Rethink traditional packaged snack foods by offering healthier alternatives that still deliver on convenience and taste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-protein-bars.md) - [Spiced Pumpkin Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-treat.md) - [Squeezable Seasonal Snack Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogo-squeez-snack-pouch.md) - [Fall Health Food Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-snack-bar.md) - [Healthful Fall-Ready Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-chip-cookie.md) - [No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-dried-fruit-snack.md) - [Cold-Pressed Fruit Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solely-fruit-jerky-multipacks.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Dried Fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-fruit-snacks.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-vines-pumpkin-spice-twists.md)