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Steamed carrot and apple puree Recipe

International · Side dish · 25 min total

A naturally sweet and smooth puree made from steamed carrots and apples, perfect as a baby food, healthy snack, or side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots (about 300g), peeled and sliced
• 2 medium apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Place a steamer basket in a pot with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the sliced carrots and chopped apples to the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 12-15 minutes until very tender.
3. Transfer the steamed carrots and apples to a blender or food processor. Add the water and optional butter and cinnamon.
4. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Adjust consistency with additional water if desired.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips

• For baby food, omit butter and cinnamon, and ensure puree is very smooth.
• This puree can be frozen in ice cube trays for easy portioning.
• Add a pinch of ginger or nutmeg for extra flavor.

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