Homemade Pear Puree Baby Food (+ Flavor Combos & Tips!)
My baby pear puree is the perfect wholesome and healthy first food for baby! Creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a stage one baby food your little one will love. Made with just 2 simple ingredients, and in 5 minutes, I’m going to show you how to make pear puree for baby in a few easy steps.
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