Plums for baby? Yes, please! One of the best parts of starting solids is introducing your baby to a wide variety of flavors, and plums are a fun one to add when they’re in season. Pair them with a pinch of cinnamon to help balance their sweet-tart flavor. Great for babies 6+ months.

A purple baby plate sitting on my kitchen counter with several ways to serve plums to baby.

When that short little window arrives each summer and plums finally hit the grocery store, I’m going to tell you to grab a few. I know, I know… it’s one more thing to add to your shopping list. But hear me out. One of the best parts of starting solids is introducing your baby to a wide variety of flavors, and plums are one of the few fruits that have that perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Over the years, I’ve found that babies tend to fall into two camps: they either love the bright, tangy flavor of plums… or they pull the funniest “What did you just feed me?” face after the first bite. If your little one lands in the second camp, don’t give up just yet. A simple pinch of cinnamon helps mellow the tartness and brings out the plums’ natural sweetness.

For a smooth puree, simmer the plums with a pinch of cinnamon before blending. For baby-led weaning, simply cut a ripe plum into age-appropriate pieces, sprinkle on a little cinnamon, and let your baby explore. Whether they gobble it right up or spend more time squishing it between their fingers, it’s all part of the learning process.

#mymomhack: Don’t stop at serving plum puree by itself! Stir it into plain whole milk yogurt, ricotta cheese, oatmeal, or mix it with your favorite baby food purees for an easy flavor boost.

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Plums for Baby-Led Weaning

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Plums are a great food for your baby to self-feed, whether for baby-led weaning, which happens around 6 months of age, or during the finger foods stage at 9 months.

Halved, ripe (6-9 months): Cut soft, ripe plums in half and remove the pit. Baby will be able to pick up this larger piece easily. You can also leave the skin on (it’s edible).

Halved, sliced, or diced (9-12+ months): Serving smaller slices or bite sized pieces of plums will allow your baby to practice using their pincer grasp, which is developing at this age. You can serve plums with the skin on or if peeled, roll them in finely crushed nuts, shredded coconut or hemp seeds to help baby with grasping it.

Halved or whole (18-24 months): Depending on your toddler’s skill level, you can try offering either halved plums (pit removed) or a whole plum (with pit) so they can practice taking appropriately sized bites, chewing and swallowing. You can peel the skin or keep it on, but just know that it’s typical for toddlers to spit out the skin as they’re learning to eat. If offering a whole plum, it’s best to model eating one yourself, so that you can show them how to practice eating around this part.

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Get the recipe: Plums with Cinnamon Baby Food (Puree & BLW)

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Plums for baby? Yes, please! One of the best parts of starting solids is introducing your baby to a wide variety of flavors, and plums are a fun one to add when they're in season. Pair them with a pinch of cinnamon to help balance their sweet-tart flavor. Great for babies 6+ months.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: baby food
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Ingredients 

Plums with Cinnamon Baby Puree

  • 5 plums, pitted and roughly sliced
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions 

Plums with Cinnamon Baby Puree

  • In a medium saucepan, place the plums, cinnamon, and water.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often or until the plums are tender. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the plums to a blender of food processor.
  • Turn on the blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes on medium. If the puree is too thick, add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid at a time, until you achieve desired consistency.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Plums for Baby-Led Weaning: Take a ripe plum and either cut it in half without the pit, slice it, or chop it into smaller pieces. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and serve to your baby. You can also puree or mash the plum and serve to your baby on a self-feeding spoon.
Storage: you can store the plum puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store the plum pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 
Expert Tips:
  • Frozen or canned plums can also be a healthy option. If choosing canned, look for “no-added sugar” cans or drain and rinse canned plums to remove any excess sugar.
  • To remove the pit from a fresh plum, run a sharp knife all the way around the natural ‘dimple’ of the fruit. Twist the two halves in opposite directions, separate them and remove the pit.

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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).