Get the recipe: DIY Applesauce Pouches (no sugar added)
Snack hack unlocked: homemade applesauce pouches! They’re sweet, smooth, and perfect for tossing into a diaper bag, lunchbox, or car snack stash. Baby, toddler, big kid—everyone’s happy when they have an applesauce pouch in hand.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: peel, core and chop apples.
- Simmer Apples: in a large stockpot, bring the apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly.
- Blend: transfer all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Puree for 30-60 seconds or until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Pouches: using a spoon, fill the pouches with the applesauce until you reach the fill line. Securely close the zip-lock and wipe off any spills on the pouches.
- Eat: serve or store in the fridge or freezer for another snack.
Notes
Age: 6+ months. Babies can eat the applesauce at 6 months, but you may want to wait until they are a little older until you have over the applesauce pouch to them.
Storage: You can store the pouches in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. We recommend placing the pouches in a small reusable Tupperware before refrigerating or freezing, just in case there is any leakage.
To Thaw: To thaw frozen pouches, place them in the fridge and let them thaw overnight. For a cool toddler treat, you can pack the pouches straight from the fridge in their lunch box or snack bag, and by lunchtime, they will be soft-frozen.
Apples: Make sure to use apples that are ripe and sweet, such as Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Pink Lady or Golden Delicious
Applesauce Pouch Tips
- Cool Down the Puree - you do not want to put warm or hot puree into the reusable baby food pouches. Make sure the puree has cooled to the touch before pouring it into the pouch.
- Max or Fill Line - the line is there for a reason; use it! In fact, I like to fill the pouches just below the fill line just to make sure the puree doesn't go everywhere when closing the ziplock.
- Lid on Pouch - make sure to have the pouch lid securely fastened to the pouch before you start filling the puree.
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