Pears are not all equally soft. A very ripe pear may be suitable once prepared; a firm pear needs steaming or simmering until the flesh yields easily. The key is the ripeness test.
Wash and peel the pear. Halve it, remove the core and every seed, and cut the fruit into broad wedges.
Steam any wedge that does not already crush easily; cook until even the thickest part yields to gentle fork pressure rather than feeling crisp.
Cool to a suitable serving temperature, check again for firm core fragments and offer soft graspable wedges or mash on a spoon to match your baby's skills.
Remove the core, seeds and any tough parts. Press a piece with a fork: it should squash without crunching. Offer a soft wedge to hold, or mashed pear on a preloaded spoon, depending on your baby's skills.
Serve steamed pear wedges that are very soft.
Cut into smaller bite-sized pieces.
The only ingredient is pear.
If you cook pear ahead, refrigerate it promptly and serve it cool. A fresh raw wedge needs no reheating.
If you cook pear ahead, refrigerate it promptly and serve it cool. A fresh raw wedge needs no reheating.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
