Barley & Pear

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 ripe pear

Method

1. 01

   Rinse pearl barley under cold water.

2. 02

   Cook barley in 1.5 cups of water over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until soft and tender, adding more water if needed.

3. 03

   Peel, core, and chop the pear. Steam or simmer pear pieces for 5–7 minutes until very soft.

4. 04

   Blend cooked pear to a smooth puree, then stir into soft cooked barley. Blend the mixture further if a smoother texture is desired. Serve warm.

How to offer

Serve warm. Barley provides a slightly chewy texture — blend more smoothly for younger babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.