Get the recipe: Cherry Baby Food: Puree & Baby-Led Weaning
In this guide, learn how to serve cherries for your baby, for baby-led weaning, or making purees. Cherries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants, making them a great first food for babies 6 months and up. Serve them as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Cherry Puree
- Place cherries into a small blender. Note, if you only have a large blender, you may have to use 2 cups of pitted cherries.
- Blend for 60-90 seconds or until the cherries are completely smooth.
- Serve to baby or store for a later meal.
Cherries for Baby-Led Weaning
- Pit cherries and serve according to your baby's age and eating abilities.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: you can store the cherry 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 cherry pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Spices/Herbs: Adding spices to your baby’s foods is a great way to introduce more complex flavors at an early age. Some great spices and herbs to add to cherries are a pinch of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fresh mint, chives or cilantro or even a splash of vanilla.
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