Twinkie Sushi plate w Fruit Leather Seaweed

Twinkie Sushi wrapped in seaweed (fruit leather recipe below)

Slice a small amount of the donut to allow the fish to stay in place more easily.

Use different color fruit leather or fruit roll ups, green looks most like kelp.

If the treats sit too long at room temperature the fruit roll ups may melt and become gooey.  so it is best to keep them in the fridge if you cannot make them fresh.

Shavings of dried mango or papaya can serve as slices of pickled ginger.

Slice Twinkies in half, wrap with the fruit rollups and add whatever creative trimmings you can think of : )

You may also consider adding sliced bananas, dipping these in chocolate, using kiwi, strawberries and other fruit.

Be creative and you will have a unique and delicious fake fruit sushi treat that everyone can enjoy.

Make your own fruit leather:

(add green food coloring to make “sea weed”)
Makes two 13-by-9-inch sheets

Ingredients:
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
3 pounds (5 to 6 medium) baking apples, such as Gala or Macoun, peeled, cored, and chopped (8 cups)
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1/3 cup pasteurized apple juice or cider
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Generously coat two 13-by-9-inch rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray, and line with a Silpat baking mat if desired.

Working in batches, puree apples, cranberries, apple juice or cider, lemon juice, honey, and sugar in a blender. Pour into a bowl to combine.

Divide puree between prepared pans. Let stand 1 minute, then drain excess liquid. Smooth with an offset spatula. (The puree should be almost 1/4 inch thick.) Bake, with oven door open slightly, until dry to the touch (but not browned), about 6 hours. Close oven door, turn off oven, and let dry overnight in the oven. (Fruit leather should be stiff, but still pliable.)

This fruit sushi recipe was submitted by Ellen, original recipe credit goes to Megan at www.notmartha.org. Be sure to check out her blog, it’s fun and filled with amazing tutorials, recipes and good stuff!

Remove fruit leather from pans. Trim uneven edges, cut into desired size, and roll up if desired. Fruit leather can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.