Recipe Two - Apple and Pear

Apple and pear puree (optional cinnamon)

This puree recipe is taken from Annabel Karmel's 'Top 100 baby purees' and is an ideal first food because it is easy to digest and unlikely to cause any allergies. The cinnamon is an optional addition - some parents like to leave out extra spices until their baby is a little older. 

For this recipe you need:

2 dessert apples (try Pink Lady or Royal Gala)

2 ripe pears (try Conference or Chinese sweet pears)

4 tbsp pure apple juice or water

generous pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Put the peeled and chopped fruit into a saucepan with the apple juice or water (and the cinnamon if using). Cover and simmer over a low heat for 6-8 minutes until tender before blending to a smooth puree.