This Cranberry, Pear + Cloves Baby Food Puree tastes just like the classic holiday dish but for baby! Great for 6+ months – Stage 2 baby food.

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Cranberry, Pear + Cloves Baby Food Puree

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and let’s get real, I haven’t had a moment to think about what I am thankful for this year. There is always the standard response – loved ones. Family, friends, the kids. You know those people you surround yourself with because you love them and they love you. And I am thankful for them.

But really, I am most thankful that the people above have supported me through my transition from a career that I became dispassionate about over the last couple of years [which of course paid me a good deal of money], to a career that I am beyond passionate about [which happens to pay me nothing]. A career that I live, breathe and dream about. A career that makes me smile. A career that makes me satisfied with myself. A career that at the end of the day, is never done but I feel like I have spent the precious hours of the day doing something that rocks. A career that makes me test my abilities I never knew were there.

Produce scattered around a white board.

So, Thank you family. Thank you friends. Thank you little babes for being the wind beneath my wings [yup, I just had to go there]

I don’t get me wrong, I am also extremely thankful for homemade pumpkin pie.

Produce scattered around a white board.

Baby’s Thanksgiving Meal

I always find it hard to go to someones house and still try to feed my baby wholesome foods. The common Thanksgiving meal can be turned into a healthy feast for your little one if you plan a little ahead.

  • Bring a snack for just them [and any other kids at the dinner]. I bring either a dish of sliced olives or a pouch filled with a healthy puree. This way they will not get too h-angry if you have to wait awhile for the food to be served.
  • Always skip anything that has gravy or too much butter and opt for the items that are vegetable or protein heavy [they will also have butter and fat in them so the babes is getting a special treat by just eating green beans with butter].
  • Start with a little portion of the healthy foods and see how they react. It is always entertaining to see what the little ones prefer.
  • Skip the cranberry sauce and make this puree. Fresh or canned cranberry sauce is loaded with sugar [this is probably why it is my favorite Thanksgiving side] which isn’t good for the babes. This puree is just as delicious without all the processed sugar. Yea!
  • If there is just something they have to have, give them a small portion but fill their plate first with the healthier foods.
  • Have fun! It is just one meal with foods they don’t usually get.
Clear jar filled with a cranberry baby puree sitting on a stack of plate.

The servings below are just suggestions and you might have to adjust according to your babies age and chewing capability. 

2 tbsp mashed up turkey [if you are having dinner at your house, use a blender to mash up. If not a fork will do just fine]
mixed with
2 tbsp mashed potatoes
2 tbsp Cranberry + Pear + Cloves Puree
2 green beans to chew on or mashed up
1 tbsp pumpkin pie – no crust

Clear jar filled with a cranberry baby puree sitting on a stack of plate.
Clear jar filled with a cranberry baby puree.

Get the recipe: Cranberry, Pear + Cloves Baby Food Puree

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This Cranberry, Pear + Cloves Baby Food Puree tastes just like the classic holiday dish but for baby!
Yield: 18 ounces
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Baby Food
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Ingredients 

  • 4 pears, peeled (optional), cored and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp cloves

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, place all of the ingredients. Cover, and cook over medium heat, for 10 minutes or until pears are tender when pricked with a fork, stirring occassionaly. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfers all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth, adding extra water in tbsp increments if needed. I did not need to add any extra water.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Yield: 18 ounces
Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and thisare my favorite freezer storage containers).
Favorite Kitchen Tools: Get a list of my favorite kitchen tools to make the best baby food here!
 

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