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Apple & pear purée with cinnamon

This fruity recipe with a hint of spice from bestselling food writer Annabel Karmel makes an ideal first meal for your baby

Published 01 Apr 2008

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* For children aged 6 months and over
* Makes 4 portions
* Suitable for freezing

What do I need?

2 dessert apples
2 ripe Conference pears
4 tbsp pure unsweetened apple juice or water
A generous pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

How do I make it?

Put the fruit into a saucepan with the apple juice or water, cover and cook over a low heat until tender (about 6 to 8 minutes).
Blend the fruit to a smooth purée.

Why is it good for my baby?

Apple and pear purée is an ideal first food, being easy to digest and unlikely to cause allergies.
Apple purée is also good for the relief of diarrhoea.

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Annabel Karmel

Annabel is the author of many bestselling books on cooking for babies, children and families. She was awarded an MBE for her work on helping kids to eat healthily

Words: Annabel Karmel

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