Pear puree not only tastes delicious, it is also a good source of fibre and is rich in vitamin C. Delicious on its own, spiced or mixed with a range of other purees. I always encourage parents to experiment with herbs and spices when making baby food. Pears pair beautifully with a range of spices and herbs, why not try… Pear combines great with both sweet and savoury purees. Why not try mixing it
with… This deliciously sweet puree shouldn’t be limited to babies! Other great uses include Do you have to cook the pears? No,
if your pears are really ripe they should be able to blend without cooking. Do you have to peel the pears to make puree? No. Pear skins are totally safe and easy to digest for the stomach. In fact, a lot of the pear’s nutrients are found on the skin or just below the skin. If you do keep the skin on you may need to cook the pears for longer and the puree will not be as smooth (unless you have a powerful blender). Is pear puree good for constipation? Pears are a popular natural remedy for constipation in little ones. I don’t have a blender, can I still make pear puree? Yes, you can use a food processor or stick blender. If your pears are really soft you can also mash with a masher or fork (for a chunkier puree) My
puree is grainy, what did I do wrong? Nothing! Pears contain stone cells which can give them a gritty texture. Stone cells are developed in pears as they ripen on the tree and this is why they are picked before they are ripe. Sign up for my free recipe newsletter to get new family friendly recipes in your inbox each
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minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves:15 baby portions Hover over “serves” value to reveal recipe scaler Blender
/ Food Processor / Stick Blender Pot with lidChoosing and Storing Pears
How to Make Pear Puree
Pear Puree For Babies
Other Uses…
Storage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
- ▢ 6 Pears
- ▢ 4 tbsp Water
- ▢ Spices optional – see notes
Wash and peel the pears.
Halve and core each pear and then cut into small pieces.
Add the chopped pears and 4 tbsp of water (and spices if desired) to a pot. Cover and cook over low heat until tender. (This will depend on how soft the pears were before cooking – anywhere from 4-16 mins)
Once cooked transfer the pears to a food processor/blender and puree to desired consistency.
- You can use any variety of pear.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency you can mash instead of puree.
- If your pears are really ripe you may not have to cook before pureeing/mashing.
SPICES – Why not try adding a little cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove, nutmeg or star anise when cooking the pear. If using whole spices, remove before blending.
Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Nutrition Facts
Pear Puree
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 83mg2%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 18IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course:Puree
Cuisine:Puree
Keyword:Baby Puree, Pear Puree
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Amy Whiteford runs the blog Healthy Little Foodies. She is a mum to two, has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition. She uses her experience and knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more