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Pear Barley Porridge for Babies

Barley flakes need to be cooked until completely tender, and pear should be soft rather than gritty or firm. Cooking time varies by the type and thickness of barley flakes.

6 months+Breakfast15 minEasy
Pear Barley Porridge
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 12 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Gluten

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp barley flakes
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1/4 pear, grated

Preparation

  1. Add barley flakes and water to a small saucepan and simmer gently, stirring often. Follow packet guidance if it requires more liquid or longer cooking, until flakes are completely soft.

  2. Peel, core and finely grate the pear. Stir it into the porridge and continue heating until the pear is tender.

  3. Mash or blend until the texture is suitable for your baby, adding water to keep it moist and spoonable. Cool before serving.

Serving by Age

For early eaters, mash or blend the cooked barley and pear to a moist spoonable consistency. Avoid chewy barley flakes or hard pear bits and check the temperature before serving.

6 months+

Smooth blend.

9 months+

Thick mash.

Allergen Information

Contains gluten from barley. Barley is a different grain from wheat, but both contain gluten. This porridge is unsuitable for a gluten-free diet; check the barley package for other allergens.

Storage

Refrigerate cooked, uneaten porridge promptly. Reheat thoroughly with additional water if needed, stir well and cool before serving; discard leftovers from the baby's bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Pear Barley Porridge?

Refrigerate cooked, uneaten porridge promptly. Reheat thoroughly with additional water if needed, stir well and cool before serving; discard leftovers from the baby's bowl.

Which allergens does Pear Barley Porridge contain?

It contains Gluten. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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