Baked Apples for Baby: Soft Apple Wedges
Apple wedges baked until soft enough to squash, with a pinch of cinnamon. Raw apple is a choking risk; this is the safe way.
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Peel and core the apple and cut it into 8 wedges.
- 3
Toss with the oil and cinnamon, put in a small baking dish and cover with foil.
- 4
Bake 20–35 minutes, depending on the apple, until a wedge squashes easily between your thumb and finger. If it resists, bake longer. Cool before serving.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Offer a whole soft wedge to hold and gnaw.
9–12 months
Cut the soft wedges into small pieces.
12 months+
Keep cooking apple until your child chews well. Raw apple only grated or in paper-thin slices.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens (contains milk if you use the butter swap).
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse pear (bake 15–20 minutes).
- swap_horizUse unsalted butter instead of oil (adds milk). Softer apples like Gala or Fuji bake faster.
- swap_horizSteam the wedges for 8–10 minutes instead of baking.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 3 days.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- Never offer raw apple chunks or hard raw wedges to babies.
- 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).
