Babies are the ones who need fruits and their nutrients the most, so a simple way for mothers to feed their babies a variety of proteins and vitamins is to make fruit puree for them, which seems attractive as well.
Mothers are always interested in keeping themselves updated in getting the newest and easiest recipes for their babies.
One might ask what fruits are capable of being pureed, and what are not. In general, those kinds of fruits with a high meat-to-juice ratio could be pureed and used.
The second important question that comes to mind is whether or not it is possible to get the fruits pureed in homes.
The answer is YES. Even in homes and using the simplest techniques, almost everyone has the possibility to make it right.
As a writer and a technical expert who has spent so many years generating food recipes, I have always been connected with chefs and mothers all over the world.
Particularly, mothers are very much concerned about their children’s diets. So, regarding their concerns, I try to offer very easy recipes for making fruit purees which can be prepared by everyone everywhere.
So, in this article, I would love to share some information on fruit puree and the possible recipes for them with you, readers.
At the end of the article, you will have adequate and precise information.
Fruit Puree Recipes for Baby
Once the baby reaches the age of six months, mothers must cut down the share of breast milk, because the necessity for the solid substances in their diets is increasingly felt.
So, what needs to be done to facilitate this process of transferring? The answer is quite simple: feeding the babies with fruit puree.
Breast milk is of high importance because it is a great source of nutrients.
Hence, the substitute should be much more nutritious to compensate for breast milk.
One more thing that increases the significance of providing fruit puree and its recipes for babies is that at the age of 6 months, and after weaning babies to solid foods, it is still difficult for them to digest some kinds of foods.
In this part of the article, we tend to name some tips that are used for making fruit puree for babies.
- In the early days of starting weaning – stopping feeding a baby on mother’s milk, mothers can steam the fruits to the extent that nutrients are still preserved and protected against heat.
- When the fruit is steamed, it is mashed and could be mixed with breast milk.
- Some fruits that are soft should not be cooked, such as avocado, banana, and kiwi. It’s better to get them pureed and then mixed with water with a food processor.
- Since the baby used to drink milk – which is a liquid – it might be hard for him/her to digest a solid rapidly. So, the amount of water must be reduced gradually.
- In the last stage, the fruit is supposed to be pureed in a food processor or a blender. If one is interested in getting the fruit pureed in its traditional way, just a fork is the only thing that is required.
Recipes with Fruit Puree
In the previous section, we discussed how to produce recipes for fruit purees for babies, but now is the time for taking care of other age groups.
Adults are interested in having fruit puree as well as babies and kids.
Adults have the possibility of consuming fruit puree in different forms and shapes, much more than babies can do.
Most importantly, they could be prepared in homes using very simple ways no one could imagine. 
Now, the recipe for making berries (raspberries, boysenberries, and blackberries) is given, so following the steps carefully can make the process fun and enjoyable.
First of all, the necessary ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of fresh or even frozen berries (the amount might be changed based on the number of consumers)
- In order to make it sweet, some sugar is added.
- To add a nice flavor, lemon juice is a nice option.
Now, the steps are provided; get through them in order to have the product ready.
- Washing is always the first step because fruits need to be cleaned from any germ, dirt, or external
- If the food processor has a metal blade, fruits (berries), lemon, and sugar could be combined and mixed for less than a minute. They are supposed to be processed to a level in which a smooth puree is obtained.
- The obtained substance must be poured into a fine sieve which is put over a bowl. A rubber is needed to stir the substance and put it under pressure. The remaining solid must be removed.
- Taste the fruit puree to make sure the sugar amount is adequate.
- Ultimately, it needs to be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Then it is finally ready to be used.
Easy Fruit Puree Recipes
For so many people, it is a serious question of whether or not there are any easy recipes for making fruit purees. If you were asked the same question, how would you answer it? Mine is positive, so it shows a great opportunity for those people who want to make fruit puree in their homes with the simplest appliances.
People always want to taste different flavors.
One of the unique flavors is the flavor of strawberry. In order to make strawberry puree, the following ingredients are needed:
- Fresh strawberry
- Some pieces of lemon juice (to change the flavor – it is optional)
- Some sweeteners like sugar (adding honey is preferred by some)
Sometimes, you need to save the puree for a later time, so you should be aware of the storage conditions.
- An ice tray could be a good solution. Pour the produced puree into it and keep it overnight. By the time you realize that the puree is frozen, the strawberry cubes are transferred into some clean bags for later use.
- The second way for keeping them is to transfer them into containers. The tip is some headspace must be left because when something is frozen, the volume of the liquid will expand.
- Last but not least: make sure the temperature of the fridge is at 0˚ F or lower than that.
FYI: two scales of measurement are used for the temperature. One of them is Fahrenheit, and the other one is Celsius. If the former is used, water freezes at 32 ˚F and boils at 212 ˚F. When the latter is used, water freezes at 0 ˚C and boils at 100 ˚C. Therefore, make sure which scale is being used in your region.
Recipes Using Passion Fruit Puree
Passion fruit is a round and small tropical fruit which has a tough outer layer, but its center is juicy and full of seeds. The popularity of using passion fruit is growing among people because it is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Consequently, the tendency for producing recipes for passion fruit puree is rising.
In this section, we would like to consider the recipe for making Lilikoi Puree (in the Hawaiian, the word means passion fruit).
So, before going through the procedure of making Lilikoi puree, just make sure that you have picked up ripe passion fruit. In order to obtain enough amount of puree, we require a lot of pulp.
Now, take the following steps:
- Cut the passion fruit up in half. If you don’t want to lose any pulp, hold the passion fruit tightly before cutting.
- You need a strainer for separating the solid from its liquid. So put it over a cup to catch the passion fruit puree.
- If you think that you need more to do, add the seeds of the passion fruit to a blender and mix it with water. When you take it out of the blender, it is ready to use.
Fruit Puree Weaning Recipes
One of the most frequently asked requests from mothers is how to make fruit puree recipes for those babies after weaning. The philosophy behind using fruit purees is that they are nutritious, naturally sweet, and easy to prepare. If the baby’s pediatrician has confirmed the go-ahead stage, solids can be added in addition to breast milk. In this section, we are enthusiastic to introduce one fruit puree recipe that attracts your baby’s attention and he/she can have a nice chance for a different flavor. It is worth mentioning that those fruits with a high meat-to-juice ratio should be pureed instead of concentrated. In the following part, the processes of preparing apple puree are given:
- One medium-sized apple must be prepared.
- You need to peel the apple skin and core it.
- Then, slice the apple into some cubes.
- Steam cook the apple to the extent that it becomes soft.
- Using a masher, mash the apple.
- The apple puree is ready to be used.
Good chances are that you can make some fruit purees with the same procedure defined in the above paragraph.
Easy Fruit Puree
Do you know that most people don’t have any information that there are easy homemade fruit purees? If they knew, they would be convinced to make them in homes instead of purchasing them. I really hope this part is useful for those readers who are interested in getting them ready themselves. The following recipe works best for those kinds of fruits that fall into the berry category. The ingredients needed are:
- Some slices of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries.
- 1-2 tablespoons of sugar (the sweetness is subjective)
- Water (in the amount needed)
The process of making a simple fruit puree comes as follows:
- If you are using strawberries, cut them into four slices. If you are using blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, the ideal form is to leave them whole, because the heat applied can change their forms during the process.
- Place the strawberries in a pot, add some sugar to it, and then apply heat. Be careful to turn the heat to a medium grade.
- Using a preferred supplementary material, make the substance sauce-like. If you realize that the puree is getting too warm and is about to scorch, add a little water or splash it and turn the heat down.
- If you call upon my opinion, the fruit puree is ready when its color seems rich. But it is something subjective. By the time it looks great on your eyes, picks the pot up from the heat.
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