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6 months+ · Snack

Pear & Prune Blend

Pear & Prune Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 4-5 dried prunes (pitted, soaked in warm water)
  • 1 ripe pear (peeled, cored, chopped)

Method

  1. 01

    Pit 4–5 dried prunes and soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes to rehydrate. Peel, core, and chop 1 ripe pear into small pieces.

  2. 02

    Steam the pear pieces in a steamer basket over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Drain the prunes (reserve soaking liquid) and combine with the steamed pear in a blender. Blend until completely smooth, adding reserved soaking water as needed.

  4. 04

    Cool before serving. This gentle blend is a trusted remedy for infant constipation.

Gallery

Pear & Prune Blend — photo 1
Pear & Prune Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Serve at room temperature by the spoonful in small amounts. A go-to blend when baby needs a little digestive support.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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