Homemade Strawberry Fruit Snacks

Here is a homemade, healthier alternative to those store-bought "fruit" snacks.  They are easy and a lot of fun to make, especially with kids.  The texture is different than your traditional fruit snack.  They are firm but have a more sponge-like consistency.  Try experimenting with a variety of your favorite berries!  Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries themselves, you may or may not want to add the optional confectioners' sugar.  Just be sure to taste the strawberry mixture before placing it in the refrigerator to set.  

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