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by Michele Olivier on April 30, 2014 (updated Sep 29, 2020)
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5 stars (4 ratings)This 3-Ingredient Roasted Strawberry + Pear Baby Food Puree is sweet, smooth and beyond delicious – it will leave your baby wanting more, more, more! It’s full of vitamins and antioxidants to fuel baby’s growing brain, and couldn’t be easier to make!
Did you happen to catch this NY Times article about baby food that hit stands last Sunday?
No.
Yea, me neither.
But my amazing mom went ahead and cut it out so I could read it. What is says is that you, yes you, are creating a change in the baby food business. The amount of moms that are spending the time and making their own baby food is rapidly growing while baby food sales continue to drop. One of the major reasons they call out is because the jars of baby food you can buy at the store are so bad we are left with little choice but to make our own [I feel like there are many other reasons why I make my own baby food, which they did not go into]. But what I didn’t realize is that homemade baby food is the second biggest maker of baby food under Gerber [which is and has been the number 1 baby food company for decades] and ahead of Beech-nut, which comes in third. This means that we have some power to change the market and that homemade baby is on the minds of many of the CEOs of major food brands. It is also what led Beech-nut to re-brand their baby food with new packaging and change they way they process their purees by removing all the ascorbic acid, leaving their purees true to color.
Know what this means?
You are changing the way major companies are doing business!!
Just by spending a little time in the kitchen and making food for your little one!
Way to go MAMAs!! High fives all around.
And since they are watching, let’s show them what we are made of with this amazing puree with a process that big companies rarely do – roasting. Revolutionary, I know! Roasting fruits and veggies is such an easy way to create deep and rich flavors with little effort on our parts. Simply slice and dice, toss on a baking pan and let the heat do all the work.
What I love about this puree is that by roasting the strawberries [or any berries for that matter] the heat makes them burst open leaving a messy pool of heavenly goodness behind, so juicy that the parchment paper is dripping wet with all the amaziness left behind. No judging if you you accidentally lick the paper clean. Sweet, smooth and beyond delicious, this puree will leave your little one wanting more.
Other great ways to use this puree:
- Spooned over greek yogurt with extra strawberries sliced on top
- Spread over pancakes, waffles or french toast sticks instead of syrup
- Layered and cooked between two pieces of whole wheat bread with ghuoda and cheddar
- Swirled with a spinach puree and cooked quinoa for a delightful balanced baby meal
- Spooned into a reusable pouch for an on-the-go snack
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Get the recipe:Roasted Strawberry + Pear Baby Food Puree
5 stars (4 ratings)
This puree is full of vitamins and antioxidants to fuel baby’s growing brain, and couldn’t be easier to make!
Yield: 20 ounces
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 35 minutes minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Baby Food
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Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and cut in half
- 2 pears, core and cut in slices
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.
Place pear slices and strawberries onto a baking sheet, they can overlap each other. Sprinkle the pears and strawberries with cinnamon.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes or until pears are easily pricked with a fork. Let cool slightly.
Transfer the strawberries and pears into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth, adding in water 1 tbsp at at time if needed.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Yield: makes 20 ounces
Storage:Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and this are my favorite freezer storage containers).
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originally published on April 30, 2014 (updated Sep 29, 2020)
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Ashley Nogueira —Reply
I set my oven on roast option at 375 and they have been in there for 15 minutes. I just peeked and they look dry! What did I do wrong?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Nothing, unless the pears are super ripe then they will tend to look dry but they should be amazing when pureed. Did you blend them up? How did they taste?
Ashley Nogueira —Reply
I set my oven on roast option at 375 and they have been in there for 15 minutes. I just peeked and they look dry! What did I do wrong?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Nothing, unless the pears are super ripe then they will tend to look dry but they should be amazing when pureed. Did you blend them up? How did they taste?
AnneDean Dotson —Reply
What would be some good substitutes for the pears? I am trying to avoid pears for a several days as my baby just got over a yucky case of the poops. I have peaches, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and apples right now. Thanks!!!
Michele Olivier —Reply
Sorry this look so long, but you can use apples or banana in this recipe with no problems and the flavor will still be amazing.
Let me know what you use.
xo, Michele
AnneDean Dotson —Reply
What would be some good substitutes for the pears? I am trying to avoid pears for a several days as my baby just got over a yucky case of the poops. I have peaches, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and apples right now. Thanks!!!
Michele Olivier —Reply
Sorry this look so long, but you can use apples or banana in this recipe with no problems and the flavor will still be amazing.
Let me know what you use.
xo, Michele
Victoria Sadova —Reply
Do you think this would work with frozen strawberries too? Or only fresh ones will do?
p.s. Thank you for all the amazing recipes and ideas – my LO loves them!Michele Olivier —Reply
Hello Victoria,
You can totally use frozen strawberries! I would just toss them in as the recipe directs and check them when the time is done to make sure they are cooked all the way through. You will also have more liquid on the pan, but this is yummy liquid and can just be added right into the blender with the pears!!:)
xo, Michele
Victoria Sadova —Reply
Do you think this would work with frozen strawberries too? Or only fresh ones will do?
p.s. Thank you for all the amazing recipes and ideas – my LO loves them!Victoria Sadova —Reply
Do you think this would work with frozen strawberries too? Or only fresh ones will do?
p.s. Thank you for all the amazing recipes and ideas – my LO loves them!S Spahn —Reply
My baby loves this! It’s great by itself or with yogurt. I’ve replaced pears with apples when that’s what I’ve had on hand.
Michele Olivier —Reply
Yay!! So glad your baby loves this!!! It’s a winner in my book!!
xo, Michele
S Spahn —Reply
My baby loves this! It’s great by itself or with yogurt. I’ve replaced pears with apples when that’s what I’ve had on hand.
Michele Olivier —Reply
Yay!! So glad your baby loves this!!! It’s a winner in my book!!
xo, Michele
Kelsea Husar Schreiner —Reply
Hi Michele,
I’m flat out in love with your site. With all your cool recipes most people are quite surprised my little one will eat them (I mean curry?) but he does– I hope he becomes a little foodie hehe.
For this recipe, do you suppose I could swap pears for peaches?
Thanks! And thanks for your wonderful site!
Michele Olivier —Reply
Hello Kelsea,
Thank you!! And thanks for reading, I love having you here!!
I also love that your little boy is becoming a foodie and eating fun food!! Yipee!!
You can totally use peaches in this recipe! YUM! Peaches and strawberries have a ton of water content in them, so make sure to drain as much liquid before blending and adding some only if needed.xoxo, Michele
Kelsea Husar Schreiner —Reply
Hi Michele,
I’m flat out in love with your site. With all your cool recipes most people are quite surprised my little one will eat them (I mean curry?) but he does– I hope he becomes a little foodie hehe.
For this recipe, do you suppose I could swap pears for peaches?
Thanks! And thanks for your wonderful site!
Michele Olivier —Reply
Hello Kelsea,
Thank you!! And thanks for reading, I love having you here!!
I also love that your little boy is becoming a foodie and eating fun food!! Yipee!!
You can totally use peaches in this recipe! YUM! Peaches and strawberries have a ton of water content in them, so make sure to drain as much liquid before blending and adding some only if needed.xoxo, Michele
Tina Schumacher Gess —Reply
Hi Michele,
I’ve been working my way through some of your recipes, and both my little one and I have been loving every bite! I just made this one the other day, and when I was pulling the frozen cubes out of the tray, one broke off, so naturally, I ate the broken pieces. "It tastes like something Paletas would make," I told my husband, referring to our favorite popsicle joint in Nashville. They make some really fun, unique flavor combos. In your suggested serving ideas, I recommend you add "freeze for a fun summer popsicle flavor!"
XOXO,
TinaMichele Olivier —Reply
Hello Tina,
This sounds amazing!!!! My in-laws live near(ish) to Nashville so we might need to check this place out next time we go visit them. This summer I think I am going to go crazy with the popsicle recipes, and I will blame you:)
So glad you are both enjoying the purees!!
xoxo,
Michele
Tina Schumacher Gess —Reply
Hi Michele,
I’ve been working my way through some of your recipes, and both my little one and I have been loving every bite! I just made this one the other day, and when I was pulling the frozen cubes out of the tray, one broke off, so naturally, I ate the broken pieces. "It tastes like something Paletas would make," I told my husband, referring to our favorite popsicle joint in Nashville. They make some really fun, unique flavor combos. In your suggested serving ideas, I recommend you add "freeze for a fun summer popsicle flavor!"
XOXO,
TinaMichele Olivier —Reply
Hello Tina,
This sounds amazing!!!! My in-laws live near(ish) to Nashville so we might need to check this place out next time we go visit them. This summer I think I am going to go crazy with the popsicle recipes, and I will blame you:)
So glad you are both enjoying the purees!!
xoxo,
Michele
