6 Simple Steps To Prepare Apple Puree For Your Baby

Are you planning to introduce your baby to new foods? Have you started weaning your little one and want to know when he can begin eating an apple or apple juice? Are you looking for some quick and baby-friendly apple recipes that your little one will love? If you can relate to these questions, or you know someone who can, read our post. Here we explore how apple and apple juice are good for your baby.

Apple And Apple Juice For Your Baby:

You can start giving apple and apple juice to your baby after the sixth month, but as it is new to him, remember to do so in small amounts. It is always best to give him fresh and homemade apple juice. If you choose store bought apple juice, make sure you buy ones that are labeled as 100% juice. Do not buy the ones that have artificial sweeteners or added flavors.

When your baby is six months old, you can give him about four ounces of juice on a daily basis, but not more. You can also dilute it with water before offering it to your baby. During the first few weeks when you introduce the juice in place your breast milk, make sure it does not take away the feed time. Your baby still needs the nutrition from breast milk, and apple juice cannot replace the nutritional content of the same (1).

Easy Step By Step Guide On How To Cook Apple For Your Baby:

As with any new food, it is important that you introduce apple to your baby in small quantities. Never give your baby too much apple in one go. You can start by giving a little spoon the first day and see how he reacts to it. He may love the taste and ask for more, or he may refuse it. In some cases, he may not have any qualms about having a new food. In some cases, he may suffer from a stomach problem or a food rash. Every time you feed him any new food, keep a close watch on how he reacts to it. If you notice any problems with feeding your baby apples, stop giving it to him for a week or two. Once he is fine, you can start trying again by giving a few spoons at a time.

Here is a complete step by step and easy guide on how you can cook apple puree for your baby:

You Will Need:

• Fresh apple
• Water

How To:

1. Start by washing the apple using clean water. Once it’s done, peel off the skin using a fruit peeler.

2. Dice the apple into small cubes.

3. Place a big pan over low heat and place the diced apples in it. Pour over the water to completely cover the apples. Make sure the heat is not too high and keep it on low to medium.

4. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the lid and see if the apples are completely tender. You should be able to insert a knife easily through the apple pieces, just the way you can insert it in a butter stick.

5. Once you feel the apples are cooked, turn off heat and remove the apples from the heat. Carefully take out the apples and place it in a baby-proof bowl. Use a big spoon to mash the apples completely. As you do so, it will retain some of its juiciness and wateriness.

6. Let it cool down to room temperature before serving it to your baby.

Once your baby gets used to eating a cooked apple, you can also add other foods to the same. Make sure you give your baby adequate time to adjust to one new food before introducing another. Here are some other options that you can add to the cooked apple:

• Ground cinnamon
• Sweet potato
• Banana
• Yogurt
• Oats
• Ragi
• Cooked pear
• Honey – once your baby is a year old
• Mangoes
• Carrots
• Peas
• Potato
• Pumpkin
• Squash
• Oranges
• Lime
• Cabbage
• Tomatoes

Easy Apple And Apple Juice Recipes For Your Baby:

Here are some easy recipes that you can make at home with apple and apple juice:

1. Baby Apple Sauce:

You Will Need:

• Fresh peeled and chopped apples
• Water

How To:

1. Add the water in a pan and place it over high heat. Add the apple pieces and cook them until they turn tender. Once they are soft, drain them and run them under cold water. Doing so will stop the further cooking process. Do not throw away the water in which you boiled the apples. You can use it in the same recipe or use it later to prepare some other baby food.

2. Add the apple pieces in a food processor and blend well to get a soft and smooth consistency. If you feel the apple is getting a little dry, use the boiled water in which you boiled the apples.

3. If your baby likes a rough texture, you can mash the boiled apples with the back of a big spoon instead of making them into a puree.

2. Apple Puree With Sweet Potato:

You Will Need:

• Fresh peeled and chopped apples
• Fresh peeled and chopped sweet potato
• Water

How To:

1. Add the water in a pan and place it on high heat. As it starts to heat up, add the apple pieces and the sweet potato pieces. Cook them till they turn tender. Do not throw away the water in which you boiled the apples and the sweet potato. You can use it in the same recipe or use it later to prepare some other baby food.

2. Add the sweet potato and the apple pieces in a food processor. Blend them well to get a soft and smooth consistency. If you feel the sweet potato or the apple pieces are getting a little dry, add some of the boiled water.

3. If your baby prefers a rough texture, you can mash the boiled sweet potatoes and the boiled apples with the back of a big spoon instead and feed it to him.

Remember that before introducing your baby to any new food, you have to get your pediatrician’s approval.

At what age did you give apples to your baby? Do tell us here.

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