How to Make Fruit Puree

Generally on the age of 6-8 months babies get solid food. By giving them fruit puree you are preparing them for the solid food that they get later.You can buy store bought purees but its always better to make the fruit purée by yourself; it's much healthier for your baby and cheaper for you!

Ingredients

Banana-Apple Puree

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe apple
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cookie for kids (grain cookie)
  • Orange juice (optional)

Melon-Apricot Puree

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe apricots
  • 1 ripe melon
  • 1 cookie for kids (grain cookie)

Peach Puree

  • Overripe peach
  • 1 cookie for kids (grain cookie)

Kiwi Puree

  • Half ripe kiwi
  • 1 cookie for kids (grain cookie)
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Banana-Apple Puree

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    Peel the apple. Remove the core and rasp the apple into a bowl.
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    Peel the banana. Cut the banana into small pieces with a knife and puree it with a fork until it smooth.[1]
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    Mix both the apple and the banana until the mixture is smooth.
    • You can add some orange juice to it for extra flavour but this isn't necessary.
    • To make the puree thicker you can add a cookie for kids usually a grain cookie.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Melon-Apricot Puree

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    Remove the pit out of the apricots and cut the apricots into pieces.
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    Remove the pits of the melon. Peel the melon and remove the pits out of it.
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    Puree both in a bowl while using a fork. Make sure your puree has a consistency that you can easily pinch between your fingers.[2]
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Peach Puree

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    Peel the peach.
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    Remove the pit.
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    Cut the peach into pieces.
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    Puree the peach with a knife into a bowl.
    • To make the puree thicker you can add a cookie for kids usually a grain cookie.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Kiwi Puree

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    Peal the kiwi.
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    Cut it into pieces.
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    Puree the kiwi with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
    • To make the puree thicker, you can add a cookie for kids, This is usually a grain cookie.
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    Finished.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    Why does baby food need to be pureed?
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Registered Dietitian
    Monica Moreno is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder, Owner, and Lead Dietitian at Essence Nutrition in Miami, Florida. Monica specializes in nutrition consulting and school and corporate wellness programs. She holds a BA from The University of Florida and an MS in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University. Monica was the dietitian for the Miami Marlins for close to 5 years, and she is currently visiting dietitian specialist at Ocean Reef Resort and Club. Monica is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetics Practice Group, Integrative Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professionals Sports Dietitians Association, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. She was awarded the 2020 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Business Woman in Healthcare of the Year award.
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Registered Dietitian
    Expert Answer
    Pureed baby food is a lot easier and safer for your baby to eat, and it doesn't present as much of a choking hazard.
  • Question
    How do I stop my baby from choking on fruit?
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Registered Dietitian
    Monica Moreno is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder, Owner, and Lead Dietitian at Essence Nutrition in Miami, Florida. Monica specializes in nutrition consulting and school and corporate wellness programs. She holds a BA from The University of Florida and an MS in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University. Monica was the dietitian for the Miami Marlins for close to 5 years, and she is currently visiting dietitian specialist at Ocean Reef Resort and Club. Monica is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetics Practice Group, Integrative Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professionals Sports Dietitians Association, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. She was awarded the 2020 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Business Woman in Healthcare of the Year award.
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
    Registered Dietitian
    Expert Answer
    Take some extra time to skin, boil, peel, and mash the fruits before giving them to your baby. It's always better to be on the safe side and underestimate your baby's abilities.
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References

  1. ↑ Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N. Registered Dietitian. Expert Interview. 4 August 2021.
  2. ↑ Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N. Registered Dietitian. Expert Interview. 4 August 2021.

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Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
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Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N
Registered Dietitian
This article was co-authored by Monica Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N. Monica Moreno is a Registered Dietitian and the Founder, Owner, and Lead Dietitian at Essence Nutrition in Miami, Florida. Monica specializes in nutrition consulting and school and corporate wellness programs. She holds a BA from The University of Florida and an MS in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University. Monica was the dietitian for the Miami Marlins for close to 5 years, and she is currently visiting dietitian specialist at Ocean Reef Resort and Club. Monica is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetics Practice Group, Integrative Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group, Collegiate and Professionals Sports Dietitians Association, and Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group. She was awarded the 2020 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Business Woman in Healthcare of the Year award. This article has been viewed 99,904 times.
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Categories: Fruits and Vegetables | Baby Recipes
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