Apple Purée for Baby
Peeled apples steamed until soft and blended into smooth, unsweetened applesauce. Make a batch and freeze it in cubes.
Ingredients
Makes about 2 cups
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Method
- 1
Steam the diced apple for 8–10 minutes, until it breaks apart when pressed with a spoon.
- 2
Blend with 2 tbsp water until completely smooth. Add more water if needed. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon only once baby has tried plain apple.
- 3
Cool to lukewarm and check the temperature before serving.
Serve it by age
6 months
Offer the smooth purée on a spoon, or stir it into baby cereal.
7–8 months
Mash the steamed apple with a fork for a lumpier sauce. Never offer raw apple chunks.
9–12 months
Serve small pieces of well-cooked, soft apple, or stir the sauce into plain whole-milk yogurt (contains milk) and oatmeal.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens in the purée itself. The 9–12 month yogurt serving adds milk, and oats may contain wheat. Offer these only after each has been introduced on its own.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse half apple, half pear for a smoother, juicier purée.
- swap_horizSimmer the apple in a covered pan with 3 tbsp water for 10 minutes instead of steaming.
kitchenStorage
Fridge up to 3 days in a covered container. Freeze in ice cube trays, then bag, up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and stir well.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- At 6 months, blend until completely smooth with no lumps or skins; move on to thicker, lumpier textures over the next few weeks.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- Raw apple is a choking hazard for babies. Always cook apple until soft before offering pieces.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
