One important tip: when reheating the baby food, remember to just warm it, don't cook until boiling hot. Stirring & testing are important. Think in terms of seconds in the microwave, not minutes. Store baby fruits & vegetables in small covered jars in the refrigerator. Reheat in custard cups on Medium, stirring once or twice, 30 - 60 seconds.
Make a large batch and put in ice cube trays and freeze. Then empty the tray into a freezer bag, remove the air and store. This makes it super easy to get just the right amount. And, even frozen it only takes a couple of seconds to heat in the microwave. You can freeze for about a month.
Puree & strain vegetables & fruit with liquid as needed, depending on the age of the baby. Younger babies need a smoother, more liquid texture. If in doubt, consult with your pediatrician.
Baby's Acorn Squash
1 acorn squash, about 1 1/4 pounds
Purified water
Cut squash in half....scoop out seeds & fibers.
Place squash, cut sides down in Magic Bean Pot.
Cover with lid & microwave on HIGH 8 - 10 minutes or until soft to the touch.
Let cool slightly.
Scoop out squash & place in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
Add purified water to thin IF squash is too thick. Strain if necessary.
Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze.
Baby's Applesauce
2 cooking apples
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice or water
Peel & quarter apples...cut out cores.
Cut apples into 1 inch cubes & place in your Magic Bean Pot.
Add juice or water.
Add the lid & microwave on HIGH 4 - 5 minutes, until apples are very soft.
Place apples & liquid in a blender or food processor & puree until smooth.
Strain if necessary.
Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze.
Baby's Sweet Potatoes
2 large sweet potatoes (7 - 8 oz. each)
1/4 to 1/3 cup purified water
1/4 cup tap water
Scrub sweet potatoes. Pierce once with fork & place in your Magic Bean Pot.
Add tap water & cover with lid.
Cook on HIGH 7 - 8 minutes, until soft to the touch. Let cool slightly.
Peel sweet potatoes & slice.
Puree with 1/4 cup purified water until smooth. If too thick, thin with more water. Strain if necessary.
Store in covered jar in refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze.
Baby's Pears
3 medium pears
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice or water
Peel & quarter pears, cut out stem & cores.
Cut pears into 1 inch chunks. Place in your Magic Bean Pot.
Add apple juice or water.
Cover with lid & microwave on HIGH 5 minutes, until soft.
Place pears & liquid in a blender or food processor & puree until smooth. Strain if necessary. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze.
Baby's Peaches
3 ripe peaches
1/4 cup water
Peel peaches, cut in half & remove pit. Cut peaches into 1 inch chunks.
Place in your Magic Bean Pot & Add water.
Cover with lid & microwave on HIGH 4 - 5 minutes, until peaches are soft.
Place peaches & liquid in a blender or food processor & puree until smooth. Strain if necessary. Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze.
