Fresh Strawberry Puree 5 Minutes

Strawberry Puree

While I love offering babies whole strawberries to enjoy as a baby-led weaning food, making a simple Strawberry Puree is another wonderful way to serve up the fruit. In this version, you don’t even need to cook the puree, which makes this a super quick and easy baby food to make at home. This is an easy recipe that I love using for older kids, too (and myself). It’s deliciously fresh on its own, but it’s also so yummy stirred into Baby Oatmeal, Strawberry Yogurt, or as a sauce or dip for graham crackers and Yogurt Waffles. This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year with fresh or frozen strawberries and have wonderful strawberry flavor. (You may also like Mango Puree, Pear Puree, Apple Puree, and my easy Strawberry Sauce.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this homemade baby food, you just need fresh strawberries. You’ll want to use strawberries that taste really good to you, so be sure to taste them beforehand as some are sweet and others are more tart. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox. You can use fresh or frozen berries. (Strawberries are often tart on their own, so I don’t add lemon juice to my sauce.)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this puree. Scroll down to the end of the post for the specifics. TIP: If the puree tastes tart to you, it will taste tart to baby. If you think it’s too tart, stir in a little plain whole-milk yogurt or applesauce.

How to Store

Once you have your finished Strawberry Puree for baby or for olderr kids or adults, you can store it in the fridge in small airtight containers for up to 3 days. Or, freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Or use freezer-safe containers. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve.

Best Tips for Success

If you have access and the cost isn’t prohibitive, organic strawberries would be a good choice here. This is extra delicious during the spring when fresh local berries are in season, but you can make it any time of the year. Store it in the refrigerator in small airtight containers for up to 3 days. Freeze small portions in an ice cube tray, then transfer the cubes to a freezer container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw one or two cubes at a time in a small airtight container in the fridge overnight before you plan to serve. Try stirring some of the puree into yogurt for baby, baby oatmeal (or your oatmeal!), or add to a smoothie. If the puree tastes tart to you, it will taste tart to baby. If you think it’s too tart, stir in a little plain whole-milk yogurt or Instant Pot Applesauce. See more of my favorite baby food combinations and strawberry recipes. Spoon or drizzle over my Easy Vanilla Cake, Ricotta Cheesecakes, or other desserts you enjoy. It’s also yummy with Yogurt Pancakes or Vanilla Waffles. Or, add it to lemonade to make strawberry lemonade. You can add a sweetener such as honey or maple syrup if you prefer, too. That makes it more like a strawberry sauce that can be used for all kinds of recipes.

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