Fruit Juice and Puree Recipes
Fruit Juice
To achieve greater variety in fruit juices and take the most advantage of the fruit it is vital you have a blender.
Fruit Purees
The first fruit purees fed to a baby should be given little by little and always following the indications of your baby’s pediatrician.
Fruit Puree and Conserves for Children
So that the fruit and fruit purees do not lose their nutritional value, they must be prepared right before feeding them to the baby.
As the baby starts getting used to the juices and tolerates them better, you will be able to reduce the amount of water you add to them.
Do not add honey or sugar to the juice. Fruit already has fructose naturally.
Make sure to feed fruit that is ripe.
It is advisable to feed the baby fruit of the season because it is better and more economical.
Take the fruit out of the refrigerator before using it so that it is at a normal temperature.
Fruit that is at its normal temperature always tastes better to a baby.
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If it is cold, heat the preserves or fruit puree in a double boiler.
Once a baby is eight months or older you can start feeding him or her fruit purees with one to three cookies.
It is recommendable to mix natural yogurt with fruit puree or preserves.
Preserves are easier to tolerate than raw fruit.
Preserves can be kept in the refrigerator for around three days.
The first time a baby eats preserves you should feed it to him or her mashed, but as the baby grows it is better they eat them as they are.