This weekend we went to the farmers market to buy some local organic produce that I could make into baby food. I’ve always known that I wanted to make my own food and we also wanted to support our local community. We will be starting to introduce stage 1 food in a couple months and I thought I’d get a head start on making his food. My mom bought me a great book about making your own baby food. It has week-by-week menu’s and it also gives easy recipes of each stage of food. The book is called, Feed Your Baby Day by Day, I suggest you check it out!
I bought a bag of imperfect apples which was half the cost and all the apples were in really good shape. A few had bruises here and there but they don’t have to look perfect when we’re going to cut them up and make them into baby food!
First, start with two medium apples.
Take out the core and peel apples.
Chop the apples into small pieces to steam.
In a medium saucepan bring the water to a boil and add the chopped apples into the streamer.
Steam for 7 to 9 minutes or until soft
Next take out the apples and reserve 1/2 cup of the boiled water to add. Let the apples and water cool slightly.
Once cooled put the apples and 1/2 cup water into a blender. I use the Baby Bullet to blend mine!
Blend until apples are smooth
Then put the blended apples into containers. I’ve used different storage containers to freeze. You could use baby food jars, small mason jars, or use ice cube trays. I used the tray that came with the baby bullet. Once they are frozen I transfer them into plastic bags for later use. Make sure to label your bags or containers that way you will use the oldest foods first.
This is a quick and healthy way to make food for your baby!
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