Baby Pear Puree Stage 1 Recipes

BABY PEAR PUREE: STAGE 1 RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash fruit. (Any type of pear will do - I use Bosc or Bartlett).
• Cut pears in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut each half into 6 pieces.
• Put pear and water into a large pot. Turn the burner on high and cover with a lid.
• Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pears are soft and can be pureed.
• Blend in a blender, puree until smooth.
• Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.
• Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.

PEAR BABY PUREE (STAGE ONE)

Steps:

• Prep: peel and roughly chop the pears.
• Combine: place the pear chunks, spices (if using) and water into a medium saucepan, cover.
• Cook: heat on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork
• Transfer: let cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the pears out of the saucepan, leaving the excess water behind, and place in a blender or food processor.
• Blend: turn on the machine and blend for 1-2 minutes until you have your desired consistency. If your pear puree is too thick, add the leftover cooking water in 1/4 cup increments.
• Eat: serve to baby or freeze for another meal.

BABY PEAR PUREE

Steps:

• Simmer pears, covered, in a large saucepan with 1/3 cup water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain; reserve cooking liquid. Transfer pears to a blender. Working in small batches, blend until smooth. Add reserved liquid if needed. Pass through a fine sieve for a smooth texture. For a coarser texture, mash with a fork. Fill 1/4-cup plastic containers or ice-cube trays with puree.