Homemade Peach Baby Food
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
24 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Peach Baby Food
Description
Homemade Peach Baby Food features ripe peaches peeled, cut, and steamed briefly to soften the fruit before pureeing it to a smooth consistency. This process ensures the puree is tender and easy to eat for babies. If the peaches are very ripe and soft, steaming can be skipped, preserving more natural flavor and nutrients.
The gentle steaming softens the fibrous fruit while maintaining its natural sweetness. After processing in a blender or food processor, the puree can be served fresh or stored safely in the refrigerator for up to three days. Freezing in trays allows for convenient single-serving portions that can be heated as needed.
This puree can also be a starting point for combining with other fruits or vegetables, creating varied meals for infants. Its mild flavor and smooth texture help introduce babies to solid foods gradually.
Using thoroughly washed fruit and proper storage methods ensures safety and freshness. The recipe yields approximately 6-8 ounces, a practical quantity for a few servings or freezer portions.
Ingredients
- 3 peaches medium ripe or other similar fruit
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly.
- Peel and cut the fruit into pieces. Place in a steamer and steam until tender, 3-5 minutes. Note: If peaches are very ripe and soft, you can skip this step.
- Remove the fruit and transfer to a food processor or blender. Puree to desired consistency. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender.
- Serve immediately or pour the puree into individual storage containers and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- If freezing, transfer the puree to multi-portion freezer trays or ice cube trays and freeze.
- When you're ready to serve, pop out individual portions, heat and serve. Enjoy!!!
Notes
- Steaming the peaches softens them for easier pureeing and digestion, but very ripe peaches can be pureed raw if preferred.
- Homemade purees can be refrigerated for up to three days for freshness and safety.
- Freezing in small portions like ice cube trays helps with meal prep and portion control.
- This recipe is flexible and can be adapted to other fruits or vegetables by adjusting cooking time and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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