How to puree pear for baby food
Pear Baby Puree (4+ Months - Stage One)
This Pear Baby Puree is so creamy and delicious that you will want to eat it as well! A healthy and homemade puree filled with wholesome pears, this recipe is a wonderful first puree for your baby. It’s a great Stage One Baby Food for 4-6+ month olds.
Medically reviewed and co-written by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Pear Baby Food PureeLevel up the yumminess of your baby’s purees with pears! 👊
This is a simple recipe filled with simmered pears paired with a pinch of warming spices. It delivers an irresistible, delicious combo that easily hits the one-for-one status — one bite for your baby 👶, one bite for you 👩!
Is it your first time making homemade baby food? Then I suggest you start this journey by reading my in-depth Guide on how to Make Homemade Baby Food. The detailed guide goes over all the important information such as the best cooking tools to have on hand, safe storage, how to know when baby is ready for solids, how to introduce purees, the best first foods for baby, and more! You can also check out my best-selling cookbook for even more information and recipes!
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Reasons to Love this Pear Baby Puree- great baby food for 4-6+ months
- 1-ingredient recipe
- super smooth and creamy
- delicious
- great for digestion
- simple and easy to make — less than 20 minutes
- freezer-friendly
- budget-friendly
- homemade
- healthy
- organic – you can use organic pears in this recipe
- Good source of immune-boosting vitamin C
- Great source of fiber that helps with digestion and improves constipation
- Protects your baby’s heart by providing antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber
- Provides vitamin K to help strengthen bones
Make sure to read the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions!
- Pears: Pears are inexpensive fruits that you can easily find at almost any grocery store year-round.
You can use any pear variety you prefer for this recipe. Since organic pears are just a fraction more than conventional ones, I recommend going with an organic variety as they have more polyphenols and antioxidants, but that is completely up to you. - Warming Spice: We are kicking up the flavor profile of the pears by pairing them with a warming spice such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or cardamom. To be clear, you don’t add them all; just pick one and add a pinch. Trust me, they all taste amazing with pears, and I will not be surprised at all if I find you in your kitchen eating a bowl of this puree. 😉 But you can always skip adding the spices to your baby food if you prefer (see more below).
Type of Pears to Use: While my favorite pear to use for this recipe is Bartlett pear, you can use any type of pear you prefer — whether it’s Bosc Pear, Taylor’s Gold Pear, Anjou Pear, Asian Pear, or Comice.
Step-by-Step Instructions- Prep: Peel and roughly chop the pears.
- Mix: Place the pear chunks, spices (if preferred), and water into a medium saucepan.
- Cook: Cover and heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
- Blend: Let it cool slightly and then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Eat: Serve or freeze for another meal.
While I love the crisp and slightly sweet flavor of simmered pears, there are several ways you can cook pears for baby food.
SteamingPeel and roughly chop 6 pears. Place the cubes into a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork. Puree in a blender as directed below.
RoastedCut 6 pears in half. Place them into a medium roasting tray with the cut side down. Add enough water to cover the very bottom of the tray. Cook at 400 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork.
Puree in a blender as directed below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can baby eat pears?
Babies can have pears as one of their first foods. When a baby can start on solids is determined by their own rate of development, which generally comes between 4-6 months of age. Some of the developmental milestones babies need to reach in order to start solids include: if your baby has solid control of their head and neck, if your baby has doubled in weight, and if your baby is reaching for or opening their mouth when you eat (see my guide here). Before you start your baby on purees, you should consult with your pediatrician to make sure your child is developmentally ready.
Can pears be baby’s first food?
Pears can 100% be your baby’s first food if you want it to be. It is recommended to wait to introduce the top eight allergen foods to your baby once a few other well-tolerated foods have been introduced, but otherwise, foods can be introduced in any order so choose whatever you are most excited for your baby to have.
Are pears a common allergen for baby?
No, pears are not a common allergen, however, as with any food, start with a small portion and be aware of any signs that might be an allergic reaction after introducing it.
Do pears cause constipation for babies?
Pears are not known to cause constipation in babies, but are actually one of the “P” fruits known to help alleviate constipation.
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- Steamer insert with lid
- Blender or Food Processor
- Freezer Tray
- Storage Containers for Fridge
- Stasher Bag
- Bib with catch pocket
- Reusable pouches
While the most popular option is adding cinnamon to pear baby food, you can also add in cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, fresh mint, fresh basil, freshly grated ginger, or even allspice (see quantity recommendations in the recipe card).
Tip on Spices: I always add spices or herbs to my baby food purees, but you can choose to leave them out in all of your baby food. You do you! Either way, this puree will surely taste amazing.
How to Store Pear PureeRefridgeratorYou can store this puree in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
FreezerThis puree can be frozen for up to 4 months.
- Spoon puree into a freezer storage container. Do not overfill.
- Place the lid on the storage container or cover it with a piece of saran wrap, and label it with the date and recipe name.
- Place the tray into the freezer and let it freeze completely — preferably overnight.
- Pop-out the baby food cubes and place them in a ziplock baggie or stasher bag. Don’t forget to relabel the baggie or stager bag for future reference.
Need more information on how to store your baby foods? Head over to my Best Baby Food Storage Containers – Plus 6 Tips on Freezing and Thawing post!
Label Tip: Don’t forget to label your purees before you place them in the fridge or freezer with the name of the puree and the date you made it.
Take it from me; by the end of the week, you will completely forget what is in your freezer and how long it’s been there… because you know… mommy brain. 😉
While this pear puree is flavorsome and great by itself, it’s also super easy to mix and match with other nutrient-dense baby food purees. So give these fun Stage 2 flavor combos a try!
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blueberry
- Bananas
- Quinoa Baby Cereal
- Prunes
- Kiwi
- Sweet Potato
- Soft Tofu
- Oats
- Pumpkin
- Mango
- Strawberry
- Yogurt
PUREE FEEDING TIPS
- Try adding a little seasoning or spice to purees – babies like flavor! Or consider changing the temperature of purees from time to time, to slightly warmed or slightly chilled. Varying these aspects adds to the sensory experience!
- Place a small amount of puree on the tray during spoon-feeding, so that your baby can dip their fingers or hands in the puree.
Allowing your baby to explore foods in this way helps them learn to self-feed and can help them be more willing to try new textures and foods in the future. - Purees are great to keep in your baby’s regular rotation of foods – but if you start feeding with traditional weaning using purees, make sure to progress beyond eating ONLY purees. Once your baby can safely and comfortably swallow purees (usually by 7 or 8 months) it’s time to introduce other textures, such as teething biscuits and soft-cooked finger foods. Moving onto additional textures in a timely manner may help prevent feeding difficulties at a later age.
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- 6 pears
- 1/8 tsp cardamom or other spice (see notes)
- 1/4 cup water
Prep: peel and roughly chop the pears.
Combine: place the pear chunks, spices (if using) and water into a medium saucepan, cover.
Cook: heat on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork
Transfer: let cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, scoop the pears out of the saucepan, leaving the excess water behind, and place in a blender or food processor.
Blend: turn on the machine and blend for 1-2 minutes until you have your desired consistency. If your pear puree is too thick, add the leftover cooking water in 1/4 cup increments.
Eat: serve to baby or freeze for another meal.
Age: 4-6 months and up
Yield: roughly 20 ounces
Additional Spices: You can also use 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cloves, 1/8 tsp cardamom, 1/8 tsp allspice, 1/4 teaspoon freshly minced ginger, or a pinch of freshly chopped basil or mint.
Note on Pears: while my favorite pear to use for this recipe are Bartlett pears, you can use any type of pear you prefer – Bosc Pear, Taylor’s Gold Pear, Anjous Pear, Asian Pear or Comice.
Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months.
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Creamy, naturally sweet, baby pear puree is a healthy, wholesome first food for your baby. Pears are a stage one baby food that most babies enjoy on the first bite. This easy, homemade puree is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to relieve constipation, and Vitamin C, which helps keep baby’s immune system strong! The best part? It requires only 2 simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes!
Homemade pear puree is a simple baby food recipe that will quickly become a staple in your baby’s diet!
Made with nutrient rich, naturally sweet steamed pears, it’s delicious all on its own or can be combined with a variety of other baby food purees as your baby gets older.
It might seem complicated to make your own baby food at home, but I promise it’s so easy and takes about the same amount of time as going to the store and buying baby food!
👩🍳 Why This Recipe Works
🥘 Ingredients
📖 Pear Puree Combinations For Baby
🔪 How To Make Pear Puree Baby Food
❓Recipe FAQs
💭 Expert Tips
🥣 More Baby Food Recipes and Tips!
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Of course, there will be times when you’re on the go and need a healthy pre-made option for your little one.
And in those cases, I’d recommend buying one of the pouches on my list of the healthiest baby food pouches.
But if you make this in bulk and freeze it in ice cube trays, you’ll be able to have healthy baby purees available for weeks at a time with minimal prep!
I love this baby pears recipe because it’s one of the first fruits I gave to my own kids, and it’s a great way to introduce your baby to fruits and solid foods overall.
👩🍳 Why This Recipe Works
- Stage 1 first food
- Budget friendly
- Healthier than store bought
- Naturally sweet, no added sugar
- Super smooth texture
- Many different ways to customize
- A favorite among babies
- Only one ingredient plus water
- An excellent way to relive constipation in baby
- Full of vitamins and nutrients
- Best pear puree recipe ever!
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🥘 Ingredients
This simple recipe calls for just one ingredient, plus water! See the recipe card below for more details on instructions and nutritional information.
- Organic Pears: Ripe pears are the main ingredient you need! When I make this recipe I use Bosc or Bartlett pears. Bosc pears have a brown skin, a long neck, and a long curved stem. They are excellent for cooking and have a sweet and juicy flavor. Bartlett pears are green in color. They are crunchy, and more tart than a Bosc pear, and have a slightly more gritty texture.
- Water: Use filtered water to thin out the puree.
📖 Pear Puree Combinations For Baby
You can make so many recipes using pear puree! Here are some of our favorite puree combinations:
- Apple Pear Sauce: Apple and pear puree is a deliciously sweet combination! Use 2.5 apples + 2.5 pears (instead of 5 pears), and follow the exact same method for making regular pear baby food.
- Pear And Prune Puree: Add up to 10 organic dried prunes to this recipe along with the pears. You may need slightly more water.
Follow the same method below. Alternatively, you could make plain prune puree separately, and then just mix it with the pear baby puree once both are made! - Avocado And Pear Puree: To make pear and avocado puree, simply add fresh avocados and a squeeze of lemon juice into the blender with the pear mixture. I recommend starting with 1/2 an avocado. You may need slightly more water.
- Pear And Banana Puree: Add 1/2 to 1 whole banana into the blender with the pear mixture and blend until smooth.
- Mix It With Greens: Puree pears can be an easy way to get your baby to eat their greens! Try mixing pears with pea puree, broccoli and spinach puree, or green bean puree to help your baby to accept less sweet vegetables in their diet.
- BLW Pears (Baby Led Weaning Pears): For older babies, you can turn pears into a baby led weaning food! Just cut pears into bite sized pieces or mash the pear and serve it as a chunky pear sauce recipe for your baby to eat as finger foods.
- Add Spices: There are actually quite a few spices that go with pears! Thanks to their natural sweetness, pears work nicely with warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. Sprinkle a small amount of spice (1/8-1/4 tsp) to your puree for added flavor.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Feel free to add fresh herbs for more flavor. I suggest mint, chives, rosemary, tarragon, thyme or basil.
🔪 How To Make Pear Puree Baby Food
Preparing pears for baby is super easy! Here’s how you do it:
Prepare the Pears: Wash fruit. Cut the juicy pears in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut each half into 6 pieces.
Boil Pears: Put pear slices and water into a large pot. Turn the burner on high and cover with a lid. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pears are soft.
Puree Pears in Blender: Pour the pears and water you cooked them in into the blender.
Puree until smooth. Let cool, then serve these baby pears, or store in the fridge or freezer.
Alternative Preparations For This Homemade Pear Baby Food Recipe
How To Make Steamed Pears: If you prefer not to boil your pears you can steam them. Roughly chop 5 pears. Place the cubes into a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender and soft. Then puree baby food pears in your blender.
How To Make Roasted Pears: Remove the core and seeds. Slice your pears into cubes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast at 425 F for 30-40 minutes. Remove the pears from the oven. Add to a blender with water, and blend this easy pear sauce until smooth.
❓Recipe FAQs
What are the health benefits of pears? Is pear puree healthy?
Pears have so many health benefits, and pear puree is healthy for babies (and adults too!) Here are some of the health benefits of pears:
** High in dietary fiber, improves digestion
** Can help relieve constipation in baby
** High in Vitamin C (which helps with immunity) and Copper
** Rich in antioxidants
** Good source of vitamin K which helps with baby’s bone development
When can baby eat pears?
You can introduce your baby to pears as early as 4 months.
Introducing solids to your baby is a personal choice. Some do it as early as 4 months, and some wait until 6 months.
When you introduce pears to your child is dependent on their growth, development, and your pediatrician’s guidance.
For younger babies, I recommend making this puree into a very smooth consistency, while older babies can enjoy a chunkier consistency.
How do you serve pear puree to baby?
You can serve this pureed pear recipe in a variety of ways! Mix it with other fruit or veggie purees, or serve with a sprinkle of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or ginger. You can also mix this easy pear puree with oatmeal or yogurt for a more filling meal!
Do you need to peel pears for baby puree?
No, you do not have to peel pears for babies before cooking, and pureeing. The skin of the pear holds a lot of nutrients, and when it is cooked down and pureed it blends in with the rest of the fruit.
Just be sure to remove the core and the seeds.
Do you have to cook pears before pureeing?
Yes! In general, even for older babies, pears can be quite tough, and babies do not yet have the ability to fully chew them.
If you are introducing this homemade puree with pears for the first time to a baby betweeen 4-6 months of age, you need to cook the pears and make a puree. You must cook them down, and puree before serving to your baby to avoid the risk of choking.
If you are using this recipe for an older baby, I still recommend cooking the pears down, but you can mash them or give your baby bite sized slices or cubes to gum.
How do you store pear puree for baby? Can you freeze pears?
You can store pears baby food in either the fridge or the freezer. Here’s how:
In The Fridge: Let the puree cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container.
It will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Storing for the Freezer: Pour into ice cube trays. Allow to cool, wrap and cover with saran wrap or cover tray with an ice cube tray cover, and freeze overnight. The next day, pop the cubes out of the ice cube tray, and store in a zip-lock freezer safe bag, with all air pushed out. Label with date and contents. You can store the frozen cubes in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Thawing Pear Puree: Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the pear ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost. Serve at room temperature
Do pears need to be organic?
Yes, when you’re making pureed pears for baby, it’s best to buy organic pears, because pears are on the dirty dozen list. This means that they have some of the highest levels of pesticides among all of the fruits and veggies available at the store.
What are the best pears for baby food?
The best type of pear for baby food are either Bosc Pears or Bartlett Pears. They are the sweetest and have the softest flesh when ripe. Anjou Pears and Comice Pears will also work, they may just not be as sweet!
💭 Expert Tips
- Leave the skin on. No need to peel the pears before boiling. Keep the peel on to increase the nutrient content.
- Don’t serve raw pears to your baby. They won’t be able to mash it in their gums.
- For best results, use a great blender to ensure that your puree turns out super smooth with no lumps. I used our Vitamix to puree large quantities at the same time – which was super convenient. You don’t need a “baby food maker” – any great blender will do. And if you have a Vitamix you can use it for so many other things besides baby food!Have the proper tools ready and available. You’ll need a steam basket and a blender.
- To keep pear puree from turning brown, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice, or just freeze it immediately after making it.
- Use durable, covered, ice cube trays for freezing. You can use silicone ice cube trays or plastic trays, just make sure they have a cover for easy storage and to prevent freezer burn.
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Pear Puree For Baby (Pear Baby Food)
Creamy, naturally sweet, baby pear puree is a healthy, wholesome first food for your baby. Pears are a stage 1 baby food that most babies enjoy on the first bite. This easy, homemade puree is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to relieve constipation, and Vitamin C, which helps keep baby's immune system strong! The best part? It requires only 2 simple ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Baby Food
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 ounces
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Anjali Shah
- ▢ 5 organic pears
- ▢ 6-8 oz water for a thicker puree, use less water (and adjust water as needed)
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Regular Blender
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Covered Ice Cube Trays For Freezing
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Chopping knife
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Cutting Board
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Wash fruit.
(Any type of pear will do – I use Bosc or Bartlett). - ▢
Cut pears in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut each half into 6 pieces.
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Put pear and water into a large pot. Turn the burner on high and cover with a lid.
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Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pears are soft and can be pureed.
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Blend in a blender, puree until smooth.
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Pour into ice cube trays, allow to cool, wrap/cover, and freeze.
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Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the ice cube in a bowl over a bowl of hot water on the counter to defrost.
- 1 ice cube = 1 oz of food
- Stage 1 baby food recipe
- Spice up your baby’s food! To pear puree, you can add a pinch of ginger powder, a pinch of cinnamon, or even a bit of mint.
- Will keep frozen for up to 4 months. Will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Leave the skin on. No need to peel the pears before boiling. Keep the peel on to increase the nutrient content.
- Don’t serve raw pears to your baby. They won’t be able to mash it in their gums.
- For best results, use a great blender to ensure that your puree turns out super smooth with no lumps. I used our Vitamix to puree large quantities at the same time – which was super convenient. You don’t need a “baby food maker” – any great blender will do. And if you have a Vitamix you can use it for so many other things besides baby food!Have the proper tools ready and available. You’ll need a steam basket and a blender.
- To keep pear puree from turning brown, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice, or just freeze it immediately after making it.
- Use durable, covered, ice cube trays for freezing. You can use silicone ice cube trays or plastic trays, just make sure they have a cover for easy storage and to prevent freezer burn.
Adapted from BabyLove
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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Levchuk Victoria©
Not only are pears a very tasty fruit, but they also contain fiber, vitamin C and potassium.
These nutrients have a positive effect on the heart, immunity and digestion! nine0003
Most parents recommend pears as a first food because they easily affect the digestive tract. The peel of a pear contains three to four times more antioxidants than the flesh and protect the body from cancer! The pear is classified as a slightly allergenic product, but we still monitor the reaction. Usually, when introducing complementary foods, a pear is the second green fruit after an apple.
Baby pear puree recipe suitable for baby 6-7 months old. Introduced products in complementary foods: green pears.
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