Beet & Apple Puree

Name: Beet & Apple Puree
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 small Beet (Beetroot); 1 small Apple

6–8 monthsPuree

Prep5m

Cook25m

Servings2

DifficultyMedium

A smooth, nutritious puree made with beet (beetroot), apple, perfect for babies just starting solids.

Ingredients

Beet (Beetroot)1 small

Apple1 small

Instructions

1Peel and dice beet and apple.
2Steam beet for 15 minutes, then add apple and steam 10 more minutes.
3Blend together until smooth.

Safety Notes

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.