How to make baby food.. Yes, it is THAT easy :)

 Many people have been asking me about making my own baby food, how hard is it, what recipes do you use.. I like to use this website:

http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/babyfirstfoods.htm

Feeding your baby homemade baby food is easy and is also an incredibly inexpensive, cost effective way to begin introducing solid foods and create healthy eating habits. It allows you to take advantage of seasonal fruits/veggies and also saves you a lot of money!! These pears were on sale at cub today, 88 cents/pound can't beat that!!

 

Today we're making pears :). Wash the pears well.

Cut the pears.

I personally find if you dice them a little smaller it makes it easier when you get to pureeing.

Put the pears diced in a skillet, add about 1-2 cups of water. It is important to keep the bottom of the skillet covered in a little water, otherwise the pears can burn. Stir occasionally.

My little guy loves to help!

Sautee the pears until they are tender. Test with a fork. Once they are done let them cool.

Add them to the food processor, you can use a blender too if you'd like. Next you just press go! It's that easy. You'll want to stop every few minutes and scrape the sides with a spatula.

There you have it!! Wasn't that easy?!

 

 

 

Add to your tray of choice. You do not have to have a specific tray for making baby food. I've found these are nice since they have a cover, each spot is 2 oz. of puree. This batch made over 25 servings!!!

There you have it!! The babies like to watch and in between steps it gives you lots of time to clean or work on other things in the kitchen. These steps above can be used with a variety of other foods too. Want to make carrots? Just peel, chop and start with the same steps!! It really is easy and you know your child is getting quality ingrediants. 

Stay tuned.. Next we're going to be making pumpkin puree! Great for those fall recipes and also my little man's favorite puree!! 

Have a great day everyone!! 

Love, 

From the Kangas Family.