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The most popular choice for the baby’s first food is an Apple and Pear because, they are easily digestible, sweet and unlikely to cause allergies.
So they can be started in the 5th Month.
Please introduce apple and pear separately before trying this combination.
How to make Apple Pear Puree for Babies
Sterilize all the utensils and equipment either using a Sterilizer or boil the utensils in hot water.
1. Select a juicy red apple and a firm pear. Wash them with water.
2. Peel the skin, de-core both and remove the seeds.
3. Cut the apple and pear into small pieces.
4.Take a thick bottomed pan, fill with water, place the bowl with apple and pear, add a pinch of cinnamon, cover and cook till the required consistency is achieved.
5. After cooking, either you can mash them with spoon or masher or
blend it with Blender. Do not add water, add breast milk or formula feed to make it little runny.
6. Transfer the contents to a sterile feeding bowl and serve.
7. Do not forget to follow the 3 Day Rule for introducing any new food.
Note – If you don’t wish to add cinnamon, it can be made as a plain apple-pear puree.
To know what other spices can be added See this below link
How and When to add Spices to Baby Food?
Nutritional information
Apples are good sources of dietary fiber and Vitamin C.
Dietary fiber helps in prevention of constipation.
Energy-52 kilocalories per 100gm.
Pears are rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Pear is a good laxative.
Energy per 100 gm is 57 kcal.
Cinnamon acts as an antioxidant
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- 1 Apple
- 1 Pear
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- Select a juicy red apple and a firm pear. Wash them with water.
- Peel the skin, de-core both and remove the seeds.
- Cut the apple and pear into small pieces.
- Take a thick bottomed pan, fill with water, place the bowl with apple and pear, add a pinch of cinnamon, cover and cook till the required consistency is achieved.
- After cooking, either you can mash them with spoon or masher or blend it with Blender. Do not add water, add breast milk or formula feed to make it little runny.
- Transfer the contents to a sterile feeding bowl and serve.