Get the recipe: Apricots for Baby: Purees & Baby-Led Weaning
Sweet, juicy, and deliciously golden orange, apricots are a great first food to serve to babies and toddlers. High in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C, apricots are a nutritious fruit that can be served plain, pureed, and mixed into yogurt or blended into smoothies. Great for 6+ months.
Ingredients
Apricot Puree
- 6 ripe apricots, pitted and roughly chopped
- pinch cloves, or cinnamon
- 2 tbsp water
Apricot for Baby-Led Weaning
- 1-2 ripe apricots
Instructions
Apricot Puree
- In a small saucepan, place the apricots, cloves, and water.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until the apricots are tender. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer the apricots 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.
Apricot 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 apricot and serve to your baby on a self-feeding spoon.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Storage: you can store the apricot 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 apricot pieces in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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