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Baby’s First Foods – Apple Puree

By Chioma 24 Comments

apple pureeApples are very good fruits that contains a whole lot of  healthy nutrients.  It is one of the first that is introduced as baby’s first food and most store-bought apple purees are recommended  as suitable for babies from four (4) months.

I always preferred making my baby’s fruit puree and this is one of the simplest and easiest to make. So, this is for mothers, especially first time mums that are normally at a loss on what to start for their baby. You don’t need to buy already made if you can do it yourself. Store-bought purees can be your emergency option.

When making apple puree for your baby, the back of the apple should be peeled off, especially if baby is less than 8 to 9 months to avoid any stomach upset. Also peel of the back when you start giving apples to baby as a finger food.

Apple puree can be fed alone, sometimes with breastmilk added to it or it can be added to baby’s meal. Add to pap (akamu or ogi, in Igbo and Yoruba respectively), mash with rice,  mix with plain natural yoghurt, combine with other fruits to make a lovely mixed fruit delight for baby.

Baby’s 1st Apple Puree Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 Apples – make sure it is firm and fresh. Also, sweet ones are better, you don’t want to put baby off by giving a sour apple.
  • Water

Method

  1. Peel apples and remove the core (the middle part with some seeds) and cut into cubes.
  2. Put in a pot, add 2-3  tablespoons of water (apple releases liquid when cooking, so too much water will make it more watery like mine).
  3. Cook for 4-6 minutes or until tender.
  4. Blend to a smooth consistency, adding more water at this point if you want it less thicker. You can equally use a masher to mash it and use a strainer to get the smooth puree out.
  5. Serve once warm or you can put in containers and store in the freezer.

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Filed Under: 6-7 months, 7-9 months, Baby Recipes

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Comments

  1. olaide omolara oladipupo says

    6th October 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Tnks noted i love d process

    Reply
    • Mummy's Yum says

      6th October 2015 at 10:53 pm

      You are very welcome Omolara. Thanks too.

  2. Julia-Faith says

    8th October 2015 at 3:41 pm

    My babies have always loved my homemade fruits & veggies puree. Instead of cooking the fruits or vegetables, I peel and steam them until soft and tender. As they grow older, I liven things up a bit by spicing them with a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon and a little butter (depending on what fruit/ vegetable I used). Thanks.

    Reply
    • Mummy's Yum says

      8th October 2015 at 4:15 pm

      Julia-Faith, that is exactly the spirit and livening it up or leaving some chunks in it is very good too. Steaming is the best method for coking vegetables, however cooking with a little water for a very short time is equally good. Most people dont have a steamer, hence using this method as minimal nutrient is lost.

  3. Onyii-Steve says

    12th October 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Mummy’s yum is just the best!

    Reply
    • Mummy's Yum says

      12th October 2015 at 8:30 pm

      LOl. Thank you Onyii Steve?

  4. favour says

    16th October 2015 at 1:58 pm

    cant wait to try it. i also need more purees

    Reply
    • Mummy's Yum says

      16th October 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Lets keep our fingers crossed. More are coming by God’s grace.

  5. Ebele says

    25th May 2016 at 11:24 am

    I am soooo excited about this new discovery, never knew this existed until today, i will try out one of ur recipes for my prince once i get home, he is 7 months now but is very adventurous with food. Thanks mummy’s yum, u have anoda ardent subscriber now

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      25th May 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Ebele, you just made my day. Thanks and hope our little prince enjoys all Mummy’s Yum baby recipes.

  6. Dheemy says

    6th June 2016 at 8:00 am

    Great job @mummy’s yum. Just stumbled on your blog. And I’m hooked !?
    My baby will turn 6months in 2 weeks time. We’ve been EBF and I am already excited,knowing we are soon to transition to eating solids.
    Now I have my go-to place for yum babyfood recipes?.
    Please keep it coming. I’m subscribing already !

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      6th June 2016 at 4:41 pm

      LoL. Thank you so much Dheemy. I hope baby enjoys the recipes and more to come.

  7. shade says

    6th December 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Good day ma, can the pureed apple be added to babies pap? Thanks. I love your website, there’s nothing like it . God bless

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      6th December 2016 at 5:18 pm

      Yes Shade, you surely can.

  8. Omolayo says

    3rd July 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Love love love your website! God bless you for this!

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      4th July 2017 at 6:08 am

      Thank you so much Omolayo. Great to have you here.

  9. Monica says

    4th January 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Gotta try this, thank you so much

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      4th January 2018 at 5:57 pm

      You are welcome Monica.

  10. Taiwo says

    12th March 2018 at 8:25 am

    I’m glad I came across you website, My baby is turning 6months in 2weeks and its a relief for me knowing I can get healthy recipes for her here. Instead of feeding her store bought cereal all day long………. I already bought some mullets to make brown pap, I’m also happy that my left over uncooked brown rice will also be put to good use. No more bland baby food like I did with my first. Glad I found you. I’m definitely gonna subscribe.

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      12th March 2018 at 7:51 pm

      You are very welcome Taiwo

  11. Oluwatosin says

    22nd March 2018 at 1:37 pm

    Will definitely try dis,my DS will be five months in few days time….Thanks mummysyum for always giving amazing recepie

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      26th March 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you so much Tosin

  12. Eunice says

    22nd November 2018 at 9:14 pm

    I love em. All

    Reply
    • Chioma says

      24th November 2018 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks Eunice

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