Peach Puree
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Peaches, though native to China, are familiar to us as delicious seasonal fruits. Its pulp is very juicy and tart in taste. Peaches are packed with vital vitamins and minerals and health-promoting flavonoids for your child’s growth.
| Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
| 1 People | 15 Minutes | 2-3 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized ripe peach
Method
Step 1
Wash the peach with water and white vinegar mixture(3:1) to remove bacteria. Rinse under running water and dry.
Step 2
Put into a saucepan with boiling water. Cook for 1-2 minutes until tender.
Step 3
Drain the carrots, allow to cool.
Step 4
After cooling, peel the skin with a knife.
Step 5
Slice peaches in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to pry out the pit. Slice each half into even-sized slices then quarter each slice. Discard the seed.
Step 6
Puree peaches in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add water to thin down the consistency. For 10 months or older babies, mash the peach with a potato masher instead of pureeing it to get a chunkier puree.
Step 7
Sweet, mild flavored peach puree is delicious plain. Serve fresh or freeze for later use.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 medium (2-1/2″ dia) (approx 4 per lb) (98 g)
| Calories | 38 | Calories from Fat | 2 |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g 0% | Saturated Fat | 0 g 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0% | Sodium | 0 mg 0% |
| Potassium | 186.2 mg 5% | Carbohydrates | 9.3 g 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g 6% | Sugars | 8.2 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | Vitamin A | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11% | Calcium | 1% |
| Iron | 1% |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet.
