How to Serve Baked Apples to a BLW Baby
How to Serve Baked Apples to a BLW Baby
In Quebec, apple season is a core part of being Quebecois. We are the second leading province in apple production, with over a dozen different homegrown varieties to choose from. Not only are they locally grown, but apples are also a high quality fruit, with Vitamin C, B vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
So why don't we use apples in BLW recipes?
As health professionals we know that despite their benefits, raw apples are the food that babies choke on the most. Luckily for you, I have found a solution to bring apples into your baby-led weaning recipe repetoire: bake them until soft, and add spices reminiscent of apple pie. It is a very a-peeling alternative!
Watch this video to see how easy it is to prep baked apples for a BLW baby:
How to Prepare Baked Apples for a BLW Baby
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Ingredients
4 apples of choice, firm
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tbsp butter, melted
Method
Pre-heat oven to 350*F (175*C).
Peel apples.
Cut apples into quarters, removing the core.
Cute each quarter again lengthwise, to give 8 pieces per apple.
Put all the slices into a medium casserole dish.
Add cinnamon and melted butter.
Mix thoroughly so that all apple slices are coated.
Bake for about 40 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the apples from the oven, let cool and serve.Would you consider adding apples back into your baby's diet? Let us know in the comment section!
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