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APPLE PURÉE
(Servings: 4)
Apple is a great natural sweetener for babies to add to any of the savoury dishes. Make up a
batch for the freezer; this recipe should fill an ice cube tray whilst still leaving a fresh serving.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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2 medium apples
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Juice of half an orange
M ET H O D
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Add 150ml of water to the Blender Jar, attach to the Base and fit the Steaming Basket
with Steaming Rack in place
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Wash, core, peel and cut the apple into small pieces and place into the Steaming Basket
adding the cinnamon on top. Lock in Lid and cook
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Remove the Blender Jar from the Base and drain the excess water
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Place the steamed apples into the Blender Jar adding the freshly squeezed orange juice
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Blend for 5 seconds x 3 until super smooth
T I P S
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Be thorough when removing the core and pips. Try pushing the purée through a sieve
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Gala Apples are naturally sweet and less acidic
PEA AND SPINACH PURÉE
This is a great recipe to freeze into portions for a later date or to add to other recipes to create
more flavours.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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150g frozen petit pois peas
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30g baby spinach leaves (1 handful)
M ET H O D
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Add 150ml of water to the Blender Jar, attach to the Base and fit the Steaming Basket
with Steaming Rack in place
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Add peas to the Steaming Basket, remove stalks from spinach leaves and place on top,
lock in Lid and cook
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Remove Steaming Basket, remove the Blender Jar from the Base and drain the excess
water
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Pour out the ingredients and excess water from the Steaming Basket into the Blender Jar
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Add the yoghurt or milk, attach Lid and blend for 5 seconds x 2
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A little more water can be added for a looser consistency if required
TI P S
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Try adding a pinch of herbs such as cumin, curry powder or pepper
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A pinch of cinnamon
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50ml water
(Servings: 4)
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50g set natural yoghurt (1 tbsp)
or 30g of baby's usual milk
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GUACAMOLE AND PEA PURÉE
Defrost and add a serving of the Pea and Spinach Purée to this dish to tantalise baby's taste
buds. Try adding a few herbs such as coriander leaves to add a distinctive taste and aroma.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: No cooking
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1 ripe, medium avocado
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50g natural or dairy free yoghurt
or 30ml of baby's usual milk
ME TH O D
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Remove the Steaming Basket from the Blender Jar
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Cut the avocado in half and place in the Blender Jar, removing the stone
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Add the yoghurt and Pea and Spinach Purée portion, lock in Lid
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Blend for 5 seconds x 4 until super smooth
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If required, remove Lid and use a spatula to scrape the mixture down to blend for a
further 5 seconds
CARIBBEAN BANANA MASH
We have used a yam for this recipe, however white potato can be used in its place.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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100g plantain/banana, weight
with skin on
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50g of yam
ME TH O D
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Add 150ml of water to the Blender Jar, attach to the Base and fit the Steaming Basket
with Steaming Rack in place
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Wash, peel and cut the yam into small pieces, peel and cut the plantain into 2.5cm
slices
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Place the yam in the Steaming Basket first, then place the plantain on top, lock in Lid
and cook
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Remove the Blender Jar from the Base and drain the excess water
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Remove the yam pieces from the Steaming Basket
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Transfer the plantain and excess water from the Steaming Basket into the Blender Jar,
lock in Lid
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Blend for 5 seconds x 4
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Remove Lid adding the yam, unsalted butter and water, lock in Lid then blend into the
plantain for 5 seconds x 2
TIP S
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When blending be careful not to over process any potato as this will produce a sticky
texture
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If a chunkier texture is required, simply blend all the ingredients together
(Servings: 4-6)
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1 portion pre-made Pea and
Spinach Purée, defrosted
(Servings: 4-6)
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50ml water
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5g of unsalted butter (optional)
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