Apple Puree
Nutritional Information
- Good source of fiber, which benefits heart health and digestion. The pectin in apples is prebiotic, which is the food probiotics, or good bacteria in the gut, feed on. The soluble fiber apples contain helps with cholesterol levels.
- Helps with hydration due to their high water content.
- Good source of vitamin C, which helps with immunity.
- The antioxidants in apples help with cancer prevention.
Apple Puree
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 20 ounces
Age: 6+ months
Ingredients
- 6 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
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Add: In a medium saucepan, place the apples, water and cinnamon.
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Cook: Cover and heat on medium-low for 10-15 minutes or until apples are tender. Let cool slightly.
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Transfer: Transfer all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
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Puree: blend on medium for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. For a chunky puree, quickly pulse the ingredients 10-15 times or until you receive your desired consistency.
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Eat: Serve to your baby or freeze for later.
Notes
Age: 6 months and up
Yield: roughly 20 ounces
Additional Spices: Feel free to substitute in these spices instead of the cinnamon – pinch of cloves, nutmeg, ginger powder, coriander, 1-2 leaves of fresh mint, 1-2 leaves of fresh basil, or a pinch of freshly grated ginger.
Apples to Use: you can use any sweet apple in this recipe – Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, McIntosh, etc.
Storage: you can store this puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
