Fruit purées are usually introduced into your baby’s diet after they’ve accepted cereals, although some families do it the other way around, because it depends a lot on your little one’s taste buds.
Fruits are especially important in a baby’s diet because they provide vitamins, fiber and water. And by varying them, we help babies get used to different flavors and textures.
Although people usually start with apple, pear and banana purées, the American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends introducing any fruit interchangeably, according to your family’s preferences.
How to Make Apple, Pear and Banana Purée
- Wash, peel, remove the seeds and chop the apple, pear and banana.
- Put the fruit in a saucepan and cover it with water.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then drain the water.
- Mash everything together with a fork or blend it with a blender.
- Let it cool and let your baby enjoy it!
Tips and Tricks for Fruit Purée
- Don’t use apples that are very tart. The best varieties for flavor are Golden Delicious and Pink Lady.
- If your baby doesn’t want the purée, try using very ripe bananas, almost black. It will be much sweeter.
- Round out the meal according to your little one’s nutritional needs. You can add a splash of breast milk or follow-on formula.
- Adjust the amounts and texture to their age, appetite and ability to chew.
- Make a big batch and freeze the purée in small glass jars or containers. You’ll be able to take your own homemade baby food jars with you when you leave the house!
- Want to see more fruit combinations? Check out these 10 homemade fruit purées for babies from 6 months.
