Time to Table:
< 15 minutes
Contains:
no major allergens
Servings:
6
Seasonal Favorite, Food for Babies
Cooks like this recipeIntroduce your baby to delicious fruit flavors with this homemade baby food blend. Combine apples, pears and bananas with a dash of spice to make a delicious puree in less than 15 minutes. Change it up with different varieties of apples and pears to see which one your infant enjoys most!
How to Make It
Ingredients
- 1 large apple, any variety
- 1 medium pear, any variety
- 2 medium bananas
- Dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Preparation
1
Thoroughly wash all fresh produce.
2
Peel and chop apple and pear into small ½ inch chunks
3
Place ½ cup chopped apples and 1/3 cup chopped pears into a microwave-safe dish or bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
4
Microwave the apple and pear mixture for 2-2 ½ minutes until fork-tender.
5
While apple and pear cook, peel bananas and break into chunks. Add banana pieces to a blender.
6
Remove apple and pear mixture from microwave. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove fruit from the bowl and add to a blender. Reserve cooking water in bowl if needed for thinning.
7
Add 2 tablespoons of breastmilk, formula or reserved cooking water to the blender. Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
8
Blend until smooth and creamy, until all chunks and lumps are gone. If needed, add additional breastmilk, formula or water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
9
Allow to cool before serving. Yields approximately 12 ounces.
Storage Guidelines:
10
Separate a small amount for your baby to eat and save the rest in the fridge or freezer. For food safety, do not save any leftovers from the portion you serve your baby.
11
Refrigerator: Store in fridge for up to 3 days.
12
Freezer: Cover and freeze portions in an ice cube tray. Once the cubes are frozen, pop them out and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tips
Make prep even easier by using canned pears. Simply drain excess liquid and add pears to the blender – no peeling or microwaving needed.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to help prevent the fruit puree from browning.
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