Baby Pear Plum Combination Puree Food

PEAR BABY PUREE (STAGE ONE)

Steps:

• Prep: peel and roughly chop the pears.
• Combine: place the pear chunks, spices (if using) and water into a medium saucepan, cover.
• Cook: heat on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork
• Transfer: let cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the pears out of the saucepan, leaving the excess water behind, and place in a blender or food processor.
• Blend: turn on the machine and blend for 1-2 minutes until you have your desired consistency. If your pear puree is too thick, add the leftover cooking water in 1/4 cup increments.
• Eat: serve to baby or freeze for another meal.

PEAR PUREE FOR BABY (PEAR BABY FOOD)

Steps:

• Cut pears into slices.
• Add pear slices and water to the container of a slow cooker.
• Cook in slow cooker on high for 2 hours.
• Place the contents of slow cooker into a Vitamix Blender (or anther high-powered blender).
• Blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Transfer to ice cube trays to freeze, or individual containers to store in the refrigerator.

BABY PEAR-PLUM COMBINATION PUREE

Steps:

• Simmer pears and plums, covered, in a large saucepan with 1/3 cup water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; reserve cooking liquid. Transfer fruit to a blender. Working in small batches, blend until smooth. Add up to 1/3 cup boiled and cooled water if needed. Pass mixture through a fine sieve for the smoothest texture. Fill 1/4-cup plastic containers or ice-cube trays with puree.