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Apple & Sweet Potato Purée – Baby's First Taste of Spring
A smooth, sugar-free and salt-free spring purée that supports your baby's palate development with its natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 medium apple
- 3-4 tablespoons water or unsalted baby water
Directions
- 1
1) Thoroughly wash the sweet potato and apple. Peel the sweet potato and cut it into small cubes. Peel and core the apple, then cut it into cubes as well.
- 2
2) Place the sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket or steamer pot and steam for 8 minutes.
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3) Add the apple cubes and continue steaming together for a further 5 minutes, until both are tender.
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4) Transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender, add 1–2 tablespoons of the steaming water, and blend until smooth and pourable.
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5) Test the temperature with your finger to make sure it is comfortably warm before serving. Any leftover purée can be frozen in small ice cube trays and stored for up to 1 month.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Sweet potato is rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body to support eye development and immune health. Apple contains pectin fibre, which helps regulate digestion and may prevent constipation. Since both ingredients are naturally sweet, this purée is easy for babies to accept as one of their first tastes — no added sweeteners needed. The potassium in sweet potato supports healthy muscle and nerve development. Introduce each new food on its own and wait at least days before introducing another, so you can watch for any possible allergic reactions.
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
