Apple Stew for Babies
by Tarla Dalal
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At 8 to 9 months, babies start getting more active – and, of course, naughtier too. Naturally, they need more energy and more nutrients to fuel their activities and growth.
By now, your baby will be used to liquid foods like the Apple Punch and so this recipe represents the next stage, of having cooked and puréed fruits. Apple Stew for Babies is a tasty recipe served by most mums, and is liked by most babies as well.
Stewed Apple for Babies is a soft food for babies in which apple is chopped and cooked in water, cooled and blended with little water to get the right consistency of puree which babies enjoy.
Since the chopped apple in this Apple Stew for Babies have been cooked, the oxidation effect and the colour change are not seen instantly which is common in chopped or grated apple.
The fiber from the apple in apple puree for babies aids in digestion. It is an good source of energy for growing babies as well.
Enjoy how to make apple stew for babies | stewed apples for babies | apple puree for babies | soft food for babies | recipe with detailed step by step photos below.
Apple Stew for Babies recipe - How to make Apple Stew for Babies
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Makes 0.5 cup
For Apple Stew For Babies
3/4 cup peeled and roughly chopped apple
For apple stew for babies
- For apple stew for babies
- To make {span class="bold1"}apple stew for babies{/span}, combine the apples and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer along with 2 tbsp of warm water till smooth.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}apple stew for babies{/span} immediately.
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Why is Apple Stew (Apple Puree) good for Babies?
- Apple Stew is for babies who have surpassed the initial of strained water Rice Water and Apple Punch (Apple Water). So by 7 to 8 months your baby is ready for Apple Puree.
- Apple is a sweet fruit and liked by most babies because of its this quality.
- It is rich in fiber and helps to soothe baby’s digestive system. It is good for constipation and diarrhea both.
- Apple Puree provides the necessary energy for growing babies too.
- Stewed Apple is a very smooth textured apple puree which babies like to lick.
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For Apple Stew (Apple Puree) for Babies first buy the perfect apple. One of the most delicious of fruits, the apple is available almost all over the world, and almost throughout the year. Look for well coloured apples that are firm with a fresh fragrance. The skin should be smooth, with no bruises or black spots.
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Wash the apple very well with clean water to make it free of dirt if any . Wash it under running water to prevent any sort of contamination.
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Wipe it with a clean kitchen towel.
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Cut the apple into 4 portions vertically using a sharp knife.
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Remove the core and the seeds using the knife and discard them. Alternatively you can also use an apple corer.
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Peel the apple with a sterilized peeler. Peel it very well so that no fibrous part remain.
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Roughly chop the apple using a sterilized sharp knife.
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Transfer the chopped apple into a deep non-stick pan.
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Add ½ cup of water and mix well.
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Cover with a lid and cook them on a medium flame for 8 minutes. The apples should be well-cooked. They should feel soft on touch.
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Keep stirring it occasionally with a ladle.
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Once the apples are cooked, keep them aside to cool slightly. Most of the water will get evaporated.
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Transfer the apples (along with the littler remaining water) into a mixer jar. to make Apple Stew (Apple Puree) for Babies.
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Blend it till smooth to make Apple Puree for Babies. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of warm water if needed to adjust the consistency. Ensure that no pieces of apple remain after blending as that might lead to choking.
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Immediately feed Apple Stew (Apple Puree) to your little one. S(he) is sure to enjoy its sweet taste and smooth texture.
- If your baby likes Apple Stew (Apple Puree), also try other recipes like Banana Mash for Babies, Avocado Mash for Babies and Rice Mash for Babies.
| Energy | 51 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 6.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12.2 mg |
| Sodium | 24.4 mg |
| Potassium | 65.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
apple stew is a good change of texture for babies'' at months once they have already enjoyed apple punch which at 6 months.