Pear Puree
Pear is a nice gentle first fruit for babies. It’s easy to digest and has a lovely mild sweetness that little ones enjoy. This puree freezes well so you can batch cook for future use.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 16 April 2026
Recipe
Pear Puree
- Stage
- Purée
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Peel, decore and chop 2 pears into small pieces.
- 2Simmer in a pot of water until soft, around 15–20 minutes.
- 3Drain water and blend in a food processor until smooth.
- 4Spoon into ice trays and freeze.
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