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Pears are ususally a pleasing first food to baby because of their sweet, mild flavor, and creamy texture.
What you'll need
Ingredients
Stovetop Directions 20 minutes
Place prepared pears in a steamer basket set in a pot filled with 1 to 2 inches of lightly boiling water. Do not let water touch fruit.
Cover tightly for best nutrient retention and steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pears are tender. Pears should pierce easily with a toothpick. Set pears and cooking liquid aside to cool.
Scrape flesh from skin and puree in a food processor with a steel blade (or a blender). Add reserved cooking liquid by tablespoons to puree to make smoother and adjust consistency.
Microwave Directions 10 minutes
Place prepared pear quarters in a microwave-safe dish. Add ¼ cup water and cover tightly, allowing a corner to vent. Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes and stir pears. Re-cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Check for doneness, cool, and proceed with directions above.
Re-cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Check for doneness, cool.
Scrape flesh from skin and puree in a food processor with a steel blade (or a blender). Add reserved cooking liquid by tablespoons to puree to make smoother and adjust consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 0.50 cup
Serving Per Container 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 70 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat <1 g | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 11% | |
| Protein 1 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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