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