A simple apple purée depends on cooking the apple until it crushes without resistance. Tart or firm varieties may need longer than the estimated time; no added sugar is needed.
Wash and peel the apple; remove the core and all seeds, then cut into even small pieces.
Steam with a little water until each piece crushes easily with a fork; firm varieties may take longer than the stated time.
Blend until completely smooth, adding a little safe water only if needed. Cool before serving.
Remove the core, seeds and any tough peel. Offer smoothly blended, cooled purée on a spoon; progress to a soft mash as your baby manages more texture. Never leave hard raw apple chunks in the mixture.
Serve fully smooth.
Offer a soft fork mash with no hard pieces as skills develop.
Apple is not one of the commonly listed major allergens, although an individual reaction is possible.
Cool cooked purée promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir to remove hot spots and cool before feeding; discard anything left in the baby's bowl.
Cool cooked purée promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir to remove hot spots and cool before feeding; discard anything left in the baby's bowl.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
