BLW Recipesby Avo

9 months+ · Snack

Strawberry & Pear Blend

Strawberry & Pear Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pear (peeled, cored, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)

Method

  1. 01

    Peel, core, and chop 1 ripe pear into small pieces. Hull and wash 1/2 cup fresh ripe strawberries.

  2. 02

    Steam the pear pieces in a steamer basket over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until very tender. Add the strawberries in the last 3 minutes.

  3. 03

    Transfer both fruits to a blender and blend until completely smooth.

  4. 04

    Cool before serving. A pastel pink puree that is naturally sweet and gentle.

Gallery

Strawberry & Pear Blend — photo 1
Strawberry & Pear Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Serve at room temperature by the spoonful. Suitable for babies 9 months and older due to strawberry introduction guidelines.

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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