How To Make Strawberry Puree - Creative Nourish (2024)

What I love about preparing strawberries is that I don't have to peel them. Ok, you do have to remove the green tops but that's about as far as it goes in the food prep.

Wash. Whether you have organic strawberries or not, I would say washing is required either way.

Remove the green tops. When preparing your strawberries for your perfect Strawberry Baby Puree, you'd want to remove the green tops.

The easiest way to do so is to grab the top right by it's root (the part where it blends with the strawberry flesh) with your fingers and pull.

You should have the green bit along with the full root left in your hand. Another option is to also cut the green top of but that way you'll also be cutting some of the strawberry.

Cook. Strawberries can be served both cooked/steamed or raw. If serving for a baby younger than 8 months I recommend cooking/steaming at a medium heat because their digestive systems might not be able to process the fiber just yet.

When considering how to make puree strawberries my choice is always steaming in a steamer/baby cooker because it maintains the most nutrients. I have this onebut really any that steams and blends (2 in 1) is perfect.

You can also boil in water and then drain.

Cool.If steaming/cooking beforehand, I prefer to let them sit and cool for about 10 minutes before blending. But if you’re in a hurry you can blend immediately.

Process. Whether you've cooked/steamed your strawberries or decided to use them raw, the next step is to process them in a food processor or blender. You'd really want a blender to create the perfect smooth consistency of your Strawberry Baby Puree. Especially if you're using raw ones. If using cooked/steamed ones you can probably just mash them with a fork through a fine mesh sieve into a smooth baby puree but the texture might not be the same.

For cooked/steamed strawberries you will almost never need to add additional water.

If using raw ones you'll almost always need to add a bit. Go teaspoon by teaspoon to avoid your puree becoming too runny.

If you like this baby food recipe you will also like our mango puree recipe.

Should I Add Sugar To The Puree?

No sugar needs to or should be added to a strawberry puree that is being made for baby. We do not want the baby's palate to get used to sugar other than the ones that come from vitamin and mineral rich whole foods like fruit. Additional sugar or sweeteners (such as maple syrup) are not necessary in a child's diet .

Why Did My Puree Come Out Runny?

If you used cooked / steamed strawberries then do not add any water when blending the strawberries.
If you used raw strawberries add tablespoon by tablespoon of water to reach desired consistency. If the puree is runny add more strawberries to thicken it up.

Can I Use Frozen Strawberries If Strawberries Are Out Of Season?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries. Rinse them before and then cook/steam them. If you want to use raw strawberries then thaw them beforehand. For more information check the how to puree strawberries section above.

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Strawberry Puree Recipe

Strawberries are one of our favorite spring fruits. But since they are often considered an allergen, this stage 1 strawberry puree recipe is perfect for introducing them to your baby's diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg