Prune Puree
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Fiber-rich
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 10 pitted prunes (dried plums)
- 1 cup water
Method
- 01
Place 10 pitted prunes in a small saucepan and cover with 1 cup of water.
- 02
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the prunes are very plump and soft.
- 03
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, reserving the cooking liquid.
- 04
Transfer the prunes and ¼ cup of the cooking liquid to a blender.
- 05
Blend until completely smooth, adding more liquid as needed to reach a thin puree consistency.
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How to offer
Serve 1–2 teaspoons mixed into other purees or oatmeal. Prune puree is a gentle natural remedy for infant constipation — start with small amounts.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.
Nutrition note
A prune is a nutritious food provides a ton of protein, fiber, and nutrients, such as vitamin B6 to aid in the processing of protein, potassium, vitamin K, and antioxidants that give the fruit its rich purple color. The healthy components in prunes provide a wide range of health advantages, including bone health, cell protection, and a strong immune system, but they are quite sweet. Prunes, are generally used to help and relieve constipatition in babies.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
