Sweet potato and pear create a naturally sweet, soft mash. Sweet potato generally needs more cooking than ripe pear, so begin with the firmer ingredient and check both for tenderness.
Peel the sweet potato and cut into even small cubes. Wash, core and deseed the pear; peel if its skin is tough.
Steam the sweet potato until nearly tender, then add the pear and continue until both crush easily with a fork. Firm pears may require more time.
Mash or blend to the desired soft, moist texture, adding a little safe water if needed. Cool before serving.
Core and deseed the pear, then blend the fully tender fruit and sweet potato into a moist spoonable mixture. Offer a thicker soft mash only when your baby manages more texture.
Smooth purée.
Soft mash.
The listed ingredients contain no intentionally added common major allergens, but individual reactions can occur.
Cool cooked mash promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
Cool cooked mash promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if serving warm, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
