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Fruits and Vegetables
Fruit recipes
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Peach
Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Cut a shallow cross on the
skin of 2 peaches and submerge them in the water for 1 minute. Then put them
straight into cold water. Skin the peaches and chop them getting rid of the
stones. Steam the peaches until tender(approx 5 minutes) and then puree.
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can prepare fresh Apricots in the same way. Both can be eaten raw after your
baby is 6 months as long as they are ripe. |
Cantaloupe Melon
Cantaloupes are the small, very pale green melons with orange flesh. They
are rich in vitamin C. Cut one in half and reomove the seeds. Scoop out the
flesh and steam for 3-5 minutes, then puree.
Other varieties of sweet melon,
so long as they are ripe can be used too. When your baby is 6 months they an be
eaten raw. |
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Apricots and Pears
Fresh apricots have a limited season but when they are available you should make this delicious combination of
fruits. Apricots are rich in vitamins A and C. Halve and stone 5 fresh ripe
apricots. Peel, core and slice 2 ripe pears. Steam them both until tender(approx
6-8 minutes). When cool enough skin the apricots and puree the fruit together in
a mouli or blender. |
Plum
Skin 2 large ripe plums(the same as for peaches) Cut into pieces and
bring to the boil in just enough water to cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes or
until soft. Add sugar to taste if the fruit is a little sour. Then puree till
you get the desired consistency.
Plums may be eaten raw when your baby is 6
months old. |
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Apple and Raisin Compote
Heat 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice in a saucepan. Add 2 eating
apples, peeled, cored and sliced and 15g(0.5oz) of washed raisins. Cook gently
for about 10 minutes until soft, adding a little water if necessary. Puree in a
mouli to remove seeds and skins.
Dried fruit, even raisins must always be put
through a mouli for a baby |
Prune and Dried Apricot
Use 100g(4oz) of fruit. Soak prunes in cold water overnight, then drain.
Wash dried apricots well to remove preservative. Cover with fresh cold water,
bring to the boil and simmer until soft.(approx 10 minutes) Drain and remove the
stones, then press through a mouli to remove the rough skins. Add a little of
the cooking liquid to make a smooth puree.
Prunes are great for you baby if
constipated |
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Vegetable
Recipes
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Celery
Wash 100g(4oz) celery carefully, top and tail, and remove as many strings
as possible. Cut into small pieces, cover with boiling water and simmer until
tender(approx 15 minutes) Drain and put celery through a mouli.
Shredded
Cabbage can be cooked the same but only for 10 minutes |
Fresh Peas
Cover 100g(4oz) podded peas with water, bring to the boil and simmer,
covered, until tender(approx 10 minutes) Drain, reserving some of the cooking
liquid. Put the peas through a mouli or sieve and add a little og the cooking
liquid to make a puree of the desired consistency |
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Sweet Red Pepper
Wash a medium pepper, remove the core and seeds and cut the
flesh into small cubes. Cover with boiling water and simmer, covered for about 5
minutes. Drain and put through a mouli to get rid of the tough outer
skin. |
Tomatoes
Plunge 2 tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then put them into
cold water. Skin, remove the seeds and cook the flesh in a heavy-bottomed
saucepan, mashing over a low heat for about 2 minutes. Put through a mouli or
sieve to puree. |
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Spinach
Wash 100g(4oz) spinach leaves very carefully, removing the coarse stalks.
Cover with boiling water and simmer, covered until tender(approx 10 minutes)
Firmly press out all the excess cooking water and put the spinach leaves through
a mouli to puree |
Avocado
Choose a well-ripened avocado, cut in half and scoop out the stone. Use
approx half and mash the flesh carefully with a fork, making sure their are no
lumps. Serve quickly, otherwise it will turn brown.
Do not freeze avocados. |
