Pear Puree For Baby (Pear Baby Food)
Creamy, naturally sweet, baby pear puree is a healthy, wholesome first food for your baby. Pears are a stage 1 baby food that most babies enjoy on the first bite. This easy, homemade puree is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to relieve constipation, and Vitamin C, which helps keep baby's immune system strong! The best part? It requires only 2 simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes!
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 5 organic pears
- 6-8 oz water for a thicker puree, use less water (and adjust water as needed)
Instructions
- Wash fruit. (Any type of pear will do - I use Bosc or Bartlett).
- Cut pears in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut each half into 6 pieces.
- Put pear and water into a large pot. Turn the burner on high and cover with a lid.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pears are soft and can be pureed.
- Blend in a blender, puree until smooth.
- Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.
- Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.
Notes
- 1 ice cube = 1 oz of food
- Stage 1 baby food recipe
- Spice up your baby's food! To pear puree, you can add a pinch of ginger powder, a pinch of cinnamon, or even a bit of mint.
- Will keep frozen for up to 4 months. Will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Leave the skin on. No need to peel the pears before boiling. Keep the peel on to increase the nutrient content.
- Don't serve raw pears to your baby. They won't be able to mash it in their gums.
- For best results, use a great blender to ensure that your puree turns out super smooth with no lumps. I used our Vitamix to puree large quantities at the same time - which was super convenient. You don't need a "baby food maker" - any great blender will do. And if you have a Vitamix you can use it for so many other things besides baby food!Have the proper tools ready and available. You'll need a steam basket and a blender.
- To keep pear puree from turning brown, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice, or just freeze it immediately after making it.
- Use durable, covered, ice cube trays for freezing. You can use silicone ice cube trays or plastic trays, just make sure they have a cover for easy storage and to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg