Since blueberries have such a high water content, it is sometimes hard to get a thick enough puree for baby by just blending them raw (which you can still do). For this recipe, we simmer the blueberries so that some of their water gets cooked off, leaving you with a thicker puree. This cooking method also lets the blueberry’s natural sweetness come through, which calms down the blueberries, sometimes overwhelming, tartness.

Nutritional Information

• High in vitamin C, which is necessary for proper immune function and iron absorption
• High in vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting for when baby gets a boo boo
• Fiber for digestion and gut health
• Antioxidants for cancer prevention

Simmered Blueberry Puree

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Servings: 8 ounces
Age: 6+ months 

Ingredients

• 2 cups blueberries
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the blueberries, water, and lemon juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until soft and broken down.

    

   Note on Blueberries: if using frozen blueberries, there is no need to thaw them before cooking in this recipe.
2. Let cool slightly and then transfer the blueberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Notes 

Age: 6+ months

Storage: you can store the purees in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. You can store the finger foods in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Yield: the purees will yield you roughly 8 ounces of puree

Notes on Frozen Blueberries: if you are using frozen blueberries, make sure you thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them unless indicated in the recipe card.