Apple Puree is one of the most common and the safest foods babies are introduced to when weaning them on to solids. Apple puree can benefit your little one in more ways than one.
It is easy to digest as it is rich in fibre and it has a sweet flavour that your baby is sure to love.
Benefits of Apple for Babies:
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Apples contain lots of nutrients and health-boosting agents like B1, B2 & B6, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamins C, A, potassium and iron.
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Apples are a low-calorie fruit full of fiber which helps your baby to gain weight.
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Apples can balance sugar levels in the body and are good for keeping diabetes away.
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A medium-sized apple has less than 100 calories and no fat, sodium, or cholesterol content.
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Long term consumption of apples helps in restoring bone health for babies.
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Apples are very effective in reducing cough.
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Apples can Cure all kinds of Stomach Disorders.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple
- ½ cup water
- ¼tsp cinnamon powder(optional)
Steps:
- Wash the apple under clean water.
- Peel-off the skin, remove the seeds, and dice the apple into small cubes.
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- Place a thick bottom pan on medium heat and put the diced apples in it.
- Pour water to cover the apples completely.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let the apple pieces cook on simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the lid and see if the apple pieces are completely tender.
- Once you feel the apple pieces are cooked, turn off the heat and remove them from the pan.
- Use a fork to mash the apples completely. Put into a blender and blend to the desired consistency.
- You can add some breast milk to get a smooth consistency.
- Add some cinnamon for taste, and mix. (optional)
- Your apple puree is now ready to be fed to your little one.
How To Store Apple Puree?
- Store fresh puree in an airtight container.
- Sterilize the container before storing the puree.
- Frozen puree can be fed to babies by warming it.
- If you want to store the puree for a week or more, then freeze it.
Precautions to be taken while feeding Apple Puree To Babies
- While preparing, ensure that puree has no lumps. Small chunks or lumps of apple pulp could be a potential choking hazard for babies.
- Buy organic apples as they are considered safer.
- Use sterilised utensils to prepare and store the puree. From any possible bacterial contamination this will ensure safety.
- As you introduce apple puree, feed just a teaspoon or two in the beginning.
Other Apple Recipes ( 6 to 9 months)
- Apple Banana Puree
- Apple Pear Puree
- Apple Avocado Puree
- Apple Strawberry Puree
- Apple Rice Porridge
- Apple Oat Pancake
- Apple Ragi Porridge
- Apple Oatmeal