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No-sugar applesauce

6 months+

Two apples and a pot. Store-bought sweetness without the added sugar.

Ingredients

Good to know

Sweet apples like Fuji or Gala need no sugar at all, which is the point.

Blend fully smooth for a first-spoonfuls baby; leave soft lumps as chewing comes along.

Keeps 4 days in the fridge and freezes well in cubes.

No added salt (a baby's kidneys can only handle a little), no added sugar before age 2, and no honey before age 1 (it can carry a botulism risk). More on salt, sugar, and honey.

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and chop 2 apples.
  2. Simmer them with 3 tbsp water in a covered pot for 12 to 15 minutes, until completely soft.
  3. Mash with a fork for texture, or blend smooth for a younger baby.
  4. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon if you like, and cool before serving.
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