Prune Puree For Baby
Soft prunes, naturally sweet apples, and a bit of water are all I need to make this prune puree for baby. I create a smooth, nutrient-rich food with digestive benefits in just 30 minutes. This recipe uses simple ingredients that will not overwhelm babies on their journey into the world of solids.
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 77kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Organic Fuji Apples
- 20 Organic Prunes dried plums
- 8-10 oz Water for a thicker puree, use less water
Instructions
- Wash the apples. Cut in half and remove seeds and stems. Cut each half into 4-6 pieces.
- Remove pits from prunes (or - timesaver: get pitted prunes!)
- Put apples, prunes, and water into a large pot.
- Cover and turn the burner on high. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour everything into a blender, puree until smooth.
- Pour into ice cube trays and allow to cool. Cover/wrap, and freeze.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this prune puree for baby recipe is to blend the mixture while it is still warm. This helps create a much smoother consistency compared to blending the mixture after it has cooled.
- Choose prunes carefully: I always check that the prunes have no added sugar or preservatives, and use pitted prunes for convenience.
- Adjust texture: I add a small amount of water to the prune puree, depending on the stage of feeding, to loosen it up and make it a thinner soup-like consistency for stage 1.
- Strain for younger babies: If you are making this for younger babies, I recommend starting with a strained batch, then slowly introducing more and more texture with each feeding. This gives the baby and their digestive system a chance to acclimate to the new feel of the food.
- Blend in batches: When I make a large batch, I never fill my blender or processor to the top. Hot fruit puree expands when blended, and an overcrowded blender may cause splashing and an uneven texture. I fill the blender no more than halfway each time.
- Leave skins on: I never peel the apples before cooking, as the skins contain a good portion of the fiber and nutrients. Once the apples have cooked down for 8 minutes, the skins become completely soft and blend into the puree without any trace.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g