Easy Steamed Apples Recipe for Baby Led Weaning (2024)

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Confession time: none of my 3 kids has ever had pureed baby food. We’ve never bought a single package of baby puree. How, you say? I have 3 letters for you… BLW.

Baby-led weaning is a feeding philosophy that allows and encourages your baby to self-feed from the start of solids. The mantra is “food before one is just for fun”. No spoon feeding or purees, just large chunks of fresh, whole foods that baby learns to manage by touch, smell and taste. So, what do you actually feed a baby led weaning baby? Take a peek at my post about baby led weaning basics here and keep scrolling for a yummy BLW-friendly steamed apple with cinnamon how-to, perfect for the season since fall flavors are in full swing.

You really only need one thing for this recipe – enterBaby Bullet. It’s a complete baby food making system – so you can use the steamer and then puree OR you can just steam and feed. I’m BUSY (aren’t all moms?!) and I want to feed Emmy the best, whole nutritious foods and Baby Bullet makes it easier and more convenient for me to do that. I’m all about minimal effort, time saved, and feeding baby all organic and healthy for my babe. Take a peek at my Emmy’s favorite fall recipe – easy steamed apples with cinnamon:

Grab Baby Bullet Turbo Steamer and follow the instructions in the User Guide that comes with the package – they have steam time and water levels needed for almost anything you’d want to give baby, plus the steamer also works as a sterilizer or a defroster. A pretty nifty little thing to have around ;). I grabbed a red delicious and a golden delicious apple to steam, cored the red delicious using an apple corer to make wedges and used a crinkle cutter on the golden delicious to make thick “chips”:

After the apples were done steaming, I sprinkled cinnamon on top, let them cool, and gave them to Emmy. A huge hit!

Not going to lie, I totally stole a few of her apple slices for myself and they were GOOD.

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Easy Steamed Apples Recipe for Baby Led Weaning (2024)

FAQs

How do you give an apple for baby led weaning? ›

🍏 You slice, core, peel and poach apples until they're fork tender or pass the “squish test” 👌 … put the poached apple pieces about the size of your adult pinky finger in a suction mat or bowl and let your baby self-feed.

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Is it better to steam or boil apples for baby? ›

I just cut into cubes so that they fit into my baby cooker but if you're baking, steaming over a pot, or boiling in water, I'd say bigger pieces will also do. Process. I prefer steaming the apple. That's because steaming is the process that retains the most nutrients in foods.

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How to steam apples for baby without a steamer? ›

First, take three sheets of aluminum foil and roll them up into baseball-sized balls. Place them on the bottom of the pot, and pour in about an inch of water. Then rest the plate on top of the foil balls, and add whatever food you're trying to steam to the plate. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam away.

Can we give apple to 6 month baby without boiling? ›

Raw apples can be a choking hazard for babies. Experts recommend only offering pureed apples or applesauce until babies are 9 to 12 months old. After that, you can give your baby small piles of raw apple that's been shredded with a cheese grater.

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Can babies eat steamed apples with skin? ›

If you're offering bigger pieces that are steamed or roasted, either peel them or, if the peel helps your baby get a better grip, watch her closely while she eats and take the peel off her tray or plate as soon as she's finished with the flesh.

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How do you steam fruit for babies? ›

Steam the food over one inch of water—either on the stovetop with a steamer basket, in a microwave steamer bag, in a pressure cooker with steaming capabilities or using a baby food maker—until the food is fork tender (soft enough to mash with a fork, usually after being steamed for about 10 minutes, potentially less).

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Can I give apple puree without steaming? ›

Step by Step Instructions (With Images) You can make apple puree by baking, slow cooking, pressure cooking, steaming or simmering the apples on the stove. My preferred method is cooking on the stovetop.

What are the side effects of apple puree for babies? ›

Apples can cause a reaction known as oral allergy syndrome, with itching, swelling, or irritation of the mouth, throat, lips and gums. Babies with this reaction to apples often have an allergy to birch trees as well. Cooked apples may not cause the same reaction as raw.

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What is the best puree to start baby on? ›

Start with one food at a time and select foods that are nutritious and easy to mash such as bananas, avocados, peaches, mangoes, plums, grapes, potatoes and butternut squash. If your baby responds well to these, advance to other nutritious foods such as asparagus, kale, ground chicken, or quinoa.

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How do you prepare fruit for baby led weaning? ›

Mash with a fork or blend soft ripe fruits to a suitable texture for your baby, or give them as finger foods. Harder fruits will need to be cooked to soften them. Wash and remove any pips, stones and hard skin.

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How to keep apples from turning brown? ›

Here's the short version: The best way to prevent browning is to soak the cut fruit in a saltwater solution (half a teaspoon of kosher salt per cup of water) for 10 minutes, then drain and store until ready to use. The mild salt flavor can be rinsed off with tap water before serving.

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How to soften a hard apple? ›

Peel, core and dice apple into bite sized (small) pieces. Place apple pieces in microwave safe dish and add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave apple on High 1-3 minutes. Check on it and stir every 20-30 seconds or so until it reaches desired tenderness.

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How much apple can I give my 6 month old? ›

Fruit: Babies love the natural sweetness of fruits like pears, apples, berries, prunes, and stone fruits. Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of fruit puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of mashed or minced fruit.

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