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Baked Apple Mash

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich
Baked Apple Mash — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tbsp water (for the baking dish)

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 02

    Wash 2 medium apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp work well). Core each apple with an apple corer or paring knife, leaving the bottom intact to create a well.

  3. 03

    Place the apples in a small baking dish and add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the dish.

  4. 04

    Bake for 22–25 minutes until the apples are very tender and the skin is puckered and soft.

  5. 05

    Allow to cool, scoop the baked flesh away from the skin, and mash or blend until smooth. Baking deepens the natural sweetness — no added sugar needed.

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Baked Apple Mash — photo 1
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How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature on a soft spoon. Baking concentrates the apple's natural sweetness and gives a deeper, caramel-like flavor compared to steamed apple.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

Nutrition note

Rich in fiber for healthy digestion, vitamin C for immune support, and various antioxidants.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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