Get the recipe: Plum Baby Food: Puree & Baby-Led Weaning
In this guide, we’ll cover all the information you need in order to safely serve plums to your baby. Learn about the nutritional benefits, FAQs, helpful tools, and expert feeding tips.
Ingredients
Plum Baby Food Puree
- 5 plums, pitted and roughly sliced
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp water
Plum for Baby-Led Weaning
- 1 ripe plum
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
Plum 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.
Plums for Baby-Led Weaning
- Serve to your baby in an age-appropriate way – either cut in half off of the pit, slices, or chopped into smaller pieces. You can also puree or mash the plum and serve to your baby on a self-feeding spoon.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
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.
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