Because so many of my friends' babes are starting solids, and a few of them live in the Pacific Northwest, pears are a great place to start. They are a pleasing first food to baby and quite accessible. If you have an older toddler, why not puree a batch of pears and pour them into popsicle molds for a frozen treat? The puree can also be used as a yogurt mix-in for plain whole milk yogurt.
Roasted Pear Puree
5 medium organic pears
dash of cinnamon
a bit of olive oil, if desired
Peel, quarter, and core pears. Place on cookie sheet drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until you can easily pierce with a fork. Set pears and liquid aside to cool.
In food processor, puree pears. Feed to baby or eat yourself within 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months in ice cube trays or baby food storage containers. Upon serving, add water, breast milk, a little cereal, or formula to desired consistency if baby is just starting solids.
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