Pear Purée for Baby
Ripe pears steamed briefly and blended into a silky, gently sweet purée. Pear is naturally high in fiber and easy on the tummy.
Ingredients
Makes about 1½ cups
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Method
- 1
Steam the diced pear for 5–8 minutes, until very soft.
- 2
Blend until completely smooth. Ripe pears are juicy, so add water only if the purée is too thick.
- 3
Cool to lukewarm and check the temperature before serving.
Serve it by age
6 months
Offer the smooth purée on a spoon, or swirl it into baby oatmeal.
7–8 months
Mash steamed pear with a fork for soft lumps, or offer peeled, finger-size wedges of steamed or very ripe pear that squash easily between your thumb and finger.
9–12 months
Cut very ripe or steamed pear into small, soft pieces.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizMix with spinach, peas or broccoli purée to soften green flavors.
- swap_horizAdd a pinch of cinnamon or ground ginger once baby has tried plain pear.
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.
- 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).
