Homemade Baby Food Apple Puree Recipe Video

Learn how to make homemade apple puree for infants without any added flavors or preservatives. Perfect for weaning, apple is nutritious for your baby. Feeding baby apple puree is a great introduction to solid food. Enjoy this apple puree recipe.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy++
CuisineTaste
FeelMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group,

Ingredients

 Apple400 Gram, sliced
 Water1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Lemon juice1⁄2 Teaspoon (Optional)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 209 Calories from Fat 6

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.68 g1%

Saturated Fat 0.11 g0.56%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4 mg0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 55 g18.5%

Dietary Fiber 9.6 g38.4%

Sugars 41.6 g

Protein 1 g2.1%

Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C 32.6%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 2.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Pour the water into a cooking pan and add the apples.
2. Bring the apples to a simmer, and poach for around 8-10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally..
3. Remove to a bowl and mash. The peel will usually separate when you mash the apple. Just take it out to avoid a chunky puree. If using a blender or an electric masher, then you need not remove the peel as it will be pureed).
4. Continue to mash until the apple consistency is smooth and creamy.
5. Spoon into a small container for easy storage. Make sure container is sterilized.
6. Refrigerate until required.

SERVING
7. Make sure you leave the puree to cool to a suitable temperature before feeding your baby.

TIP
You can add a little lemon juice while boiling to prevent the apples from browning.
You can add a little sugar if the apples are too tart.
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