Beet, Apple & Ginger Puree

Name: Beet, Apple & Ginger Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 small Beet (Beetroot); 1 small Apple; a tiny grating Ginger

6–8 monthsPuree

10 minPrep

25 minCook

3Servings

MediumDifficulty

A vibrant ruby puree combining earthy beets with sweet apple and a whisper of ginger for gentle digestion support.

Nitrate Caution: Homemade Purees

Homemade purees of spinach, beets, and carrots may contain high nitrate levels for babies under 6 months. Commercial baby food is tested for safe nitrate levels.

Source: AAP Clinical Report (2005)

Ingredients

Beet (Beetroot)1 small
Apple1 small
Gingeroptionala tiny grating

Steps

1Peel beet and cut into small cubes.
2Peel apple, remove core, and dice.
3Steam beet cubes for 15 minutes.
4Add apple cubes to the steamer and steam for another 8 minutes until both are tender.
5Transfer to a blender with a tiny grating of fresh ginger.
6Blend until completely smooth.
7Cool to safe temperature before serving.