How To Make Puree For Haizreel

How To Make Puree.....

I browse to one of my colleague blog, Nanie and discover this recipe which I can share with the others as well. Thanks Nanie....no copyright issues right? He..he..he..

1) Apple
(Use Gala, fuji,Braeburn, Rome or Macs)
rich with :Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium

Directions:
1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks

2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover applesBoil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir, That's It! Easy Peasy!

3. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps below:

4. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples

5. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.

6. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree - add cereal (if desired) to thicken.

Ask your pediatrician about adding some cinnamon for new tastes!
If your baby is constipated, you might also use the juice that is leftover from the cooking to mix into cereals, or with water in a bottle or sippy cup.


2) Avocado
rich with Vitamins: A, C, Niacin, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

Directions:
Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado - do not cookCut “meat” out and mash with a fork.
There should be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture.
Avocados do not need to be cooked.
How to Select an Avocado
- When selecting an Avocado, you want a dark green color with bumpy texture. The fruit should be firm yet yielding when gently pushed.
When an avocado is sliced in half, the flesh color should be a green that gently transforms into a buttery yellow around the pit.

3) Bananasrich with:Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium

Directions:
1. Peel ripe banana - do not cook
2. Place banana in a food processor/food mill or blender and pureeYou can also mash the banana in a bowl using a regular fork – heat in microwave for 25 seconds prior to mashing for extra softness
Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.
Bananas and banana puree may be frozen. Using a bit of lemon juice will help to prevent the browning of a banana (and most other fruits) when freezing it. It is the citric acid or the ascorbic acid that aids in the preservation of fruits. The exposure to oxygen and the enzymes in a banana (and most other fruits) are what cause it to go from green to yellow, and then brown to black, as it ripens. A blackish or brownish banana is not necessarily rotten or bad.

4) Pears
rich with:Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium

Directions:
Peel and cut into chunks so as to avoid the little seed portion. Steam gently until tender if baby is between 4-6 months old.
Place in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth. You may be able to just use a fork too!
Use the leftover cooking water if needed but Pears tend to be very runny and watery without adding liquid. Add some baby cereal to thicken if needed.

5) Pumpkin
rich with :Vitamins: A (12230 IU in 1 cup!), C, K, Folate, Niacin
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron

Directions:
1. Cut sugar pumpkin (the kind meant to be baked and eaten!) in half, scoop out seeds
2. Place an inch of water in a baking pan, then place the halves "face" down in the pan. Check on water level while baking
3. Bake in a 375-425 F degree oven for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until the “shell/skin” puckers and halves feel soft then scoop squash “meat” out of the shell
4. Place pumpkin "meat" into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
5. Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency.
6. You can also peel the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and then cut into chunks and boil/steam until tender (like when boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes).

source by:wholesomebabyfood