Polenta Puree for Baby (with Apple and Strawberry)
This palatable Apple, Strawberry and Polenta puree is a great way to introduce baby to polenta. A delicious snack for babies 6 months+
Ingredients
- 4 small red apples (ripe and sweet, diced into small cubes) (NOTE 1)
- 6 large strawberries (halved) (NOTE 2)
- 2 tbsp polenta (yellow corn meal) (NOTE 3)
- 1⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Place the apples and strawberries in a medium saucepan, then add the polenta and water. Put the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the polenta thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the apples have softened. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the polenta and fruits to a food processor or blender and blitz for 20 seconds or until it's smooth. If the mixture is too thick, pour in a tbsp or more of cooled boiled/filtered water and blitz again for a few seconds. Allow the puree to cool down before serving.
Notes
(NOTE 1) Apples - I used red Fuji apples because they're naturally sweet. For a smoother puree, peel the apple prior to cooking. Dice the apples into small cubes so they cook faster.
(NOTE 2) Strawberries - You could swap with any other berries or fruits, just as long as the fruit of choice is not overly sour.
(NOTE 3) Polenta (yellow cornmeal) - Supermarkets stock polenta or cornmeal near the flour or health section. Polenta has a coarse texture made from grounded dried corn. Some polenta has salt added to it, so have a look at the ingredients on the packet and get one that is 100% cornmeal.
Leftovers - Allow the puree to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer into a sealed container and store in fridge for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the puree in baby food containers, cover and freezer for up to 2 months.
I've used a third-party application to calculate the calories and nutritional information, so please use this as an approximate guide only.
Cooking measurements are in Australian standard spoon and cup measurements. For specific details and conversions, visit our Australian Cooking Measurements page.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg