Ripe pear can blend into a naturally smooth purée with minimal preparation. A firmer pear needs cooking first; check the actual texture rather than relying on fruit appearance.
Wash, peel if needed, core and deseed the pear, then cut the flesh into pieces.
If the pear is firm, steam until it crushes easily. If already very soft and ripe, mash or blend without cooking.
Blend to a smooth purée or mash to a developmentally appropriate consistency and serve promptly.
Peel if the skin is tough, always remove core and seeds and make sure no firm chunks remain. Offer smooth purée or, for a baby comfortable with textures, a very soft mash on a spoon.
Serve silky smooth.
Offer a soft fork mash without hard or gritty pieces.
Pear contains no intentionally added common major allergens, though any food can cause an individual reaction.
Prepare fresh where possible. Refrigerate untouched prepared pear promptly and discard portions from which baby has eaten.
Prepare fresh where possible. Refrigerate untouched prepared pear promptly and discard portions from which baby has eaten.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
