I made this pear and cinnamon puree again today for the first time in ages.  George has been chomping away with his flashy teeth on slices of ripe pear, mango, peaches and banana, but mixing this puree through his cereal in the morning apparently makes it much much tastier.  And the cinnamon adds a nice touch of spice.

Nutrition Note:  It’s never too early too add some spice to your baby’s food with a pinch of cinnamon in fruit purees.  Using a variety of herbs and spices will also help make the transition to family foods much easier.

Ingredients

• 4 small ripe pears (or 3 large ones), peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup water
• pinch of cinnamon to taste

Method

Step 1

Place the pears and water in a small saucepan, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for around 10 minutes or until soft and pulpy. -

Step 2

Add a pinch of cinnamon to taste and puree until smooth. Serve on its own or mixed through cereal or yoghurt. -