6–8 months
Apple and pear purée
SnackPrep 8 minCook 15 minPortions: 3
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1 ripe pear
- 2 tablespoons of water
Method
- Peel and core the apple and pear and cut them into small pieces.
- Simmer with the water until they collapse completely. Add no sugar.
- Mash with a fork or blend.
- Let it cool and check the temperature before serving.
Texture
Smooth, with no skin and no firm piece of apple left in it.
Serving
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Preparing for choking safety
Apple is never given raw here. Remove the skin and core, and cook until the fruit collapses.
Key nutrients
Fibre
Storage
Cool within 1 to 2 hours of cooking, then refrigerate or freeze in small portions. Use a refrigerated portion within 2 days. Eat a defrosted portion within 24 hours. When reheating, heat until steaming hot all the way through, then let it cool before serving, and reheat any portion only once. Throw away a half-eaten portion rather than storing or reheating it.
Safety
Your baby should be sitting upright and someone should stay with them while they eat. Add no salt, sugar or honey; honey is not given before one year. Babies do not all manage the same texture at the same age — follow your baby's pace rather than pushing. If your baby has an allergy, eczema, or a family history of allergy, talk to your GP or health visitor before introducing new foods.
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Recipes are a suggestion; they do not replace breast milk, formula, or your child's own feeding plan. If there is an allergy or a specific dietary situation, speak with a health professional.