Cherry For Babies Blw And Puree

Cherry for Baby

Cherries are one of the most flavorful fruits and are loaded with antioxidants and natural sweetness. Their natural shape is a choking hazard for babies and toddlers, though, especially with the pit inside, so there are a few things to keep in mind when serving them to littles. As with any other round foods, you’ll want to at least halve them, if not quarter them to ensure the shape is safe. You can also make a simple puree from fresh, pitted cherries to serve as a homemade baby food or use in a baby food combination. It’s also delicious stirred together with yogurt for babies. (You may also like Cantaloupe for Baby, Apricot Baby Food, Favorite Baby Porridge, and Watermelon for Baby recipes.)

Cherry Puree

Cherry puree is so delicious and so easy. You simply need to pit a handful of cherries and blend them smooth. In addition to Strawberry Puree and Raspberry Puree, this is a favorite. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Cherries for Baby-Led Weaning

The small shape of cherries doesn’t lend itself to the shape usually recommended for BLW—finger-size pieces—but there are still some ways to offer the fruit. You can try a preloaded spoonful of the puree that baby can self-feed. You could also mash the cherry puree onto toast for baby. Once baby can start to pick up small pieces, you can quarter cherries lengthwise and baby can pick up and eat the finger food. We love finding ripe and fresh cherries and cantaloupe for baby during the warmer months.

Ingredients You Need

To serve cherry for babies, you simply need fresh or frozen cherries to start. Sweet cherries, rather than tart pie cherries, will have the best flavor to eat fresh. You can let frozen cherries thaw and use them the same as you would fresh ones. They will be softer after being thawed from frozen, which is a nice texture for baby.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to cut up fresh cherry for babies and toddlers.

Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries, or cut in half with a small knife and pop out the pit.
Cut the fruit in half, then in half again lengthwise to make long pieces. Baby can now pick these up and eat them.
To make a puree, put the pitted cherries into a blender and blend until very smooth. Serve or store for future use.

How to Store

Store cut fresh cherries or cherry puree in storage containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze baby food in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Best Tips for Success

Be sure to remove the pit from fresh cherries with a cherry pitter or a knife. Cut fresh cherries in half or into quarters lengthwise to ensure they are a safe size for babies. Puree pitted cherries for an easy homemade puree. You may also like tips on serving beets baby food and sweet potato baby food.

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