This simmered puree is a simple and easy way to make a yummy strawberry puree for your baby. While simmering, some of the strawberry’s natural water content evaporates, leaving a thicker and sweeter puree. This is helpful because if you blend strawberries into a puree, the puree will be thinner.

Nutritional Information

Strawberries are super nutritious and are a great first food for baby because of the different way baby can enjoy them- plain, in yogurt or oatmeal, smoothies, frozen treats, etc.

• They are high in vitamin C; in fact one cup contains about 180% of the recommended Daily Value for kids, making it an excellent source of this vitamin. 
• They’re also a good source of fiber for digestion
• They contain potassium, folate, and numerous antioxidants. 
• A majority of strawberries are made up of water, so they are a great food to keep baby hydrated.

Simmered Strawberry Puree

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6-8 ounces
Age: 7+ months 

Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the strawberries, water, and lemon juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until soft and broken down.
2. Let cool slightly, and then transfer the strawberries 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. 

Yield: roughly 6-8 ounces of puree