How to make applesauce and at what age to give it to children?

Since ancient times, in all countries of the world, apples are considered the most popular fruit. There is nothing surprising in this. The apple tree in the process of growing does not require special attention, only timely watering. Unusual dishes are prepared from the fruits of this tree. As well as apple-based, various compotes and mashed potatoes are prepared as the first baby food.

Very often, young moms ask about the need to give the child apples in any form. To dispel doubts and get answers to all questions, you should pay attention to the positive qualities of apples:

• An important feature of apple puree is to strengthen the protective shell of the child's body, thereby increasing the immunity;
• regular consumption of apples in processed form helps to eliminate toxins and slags;
• the full complex of vitamins present in the composition of apples nourishes the child’s body, making it stronger and healthier;
• It is important to note that apples occupy a leading position in the presence of iron and magnesium;
• apple sauce counteracts the fermentation process of food eaten;
• regular use of apple puree has a beneficial effect on the process of blood purification, and also strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• A very important feature is the maintenance of nome sugar in the baby’s body;
• in the off-season helps to eliminate beriberi.

Applesauce belongs to the list of special dishes that do not have contraindications. Apples of their kind, in general, do not cause any violations. This is the only fruit, the use of which affects the entire body.

In very rare cases, a person may be allergic to apples. According to statistics - this is one case for half a million people. Then, of course, apples and all derivatives of it are strictly prohibited.

Breast-fed babies first feed is introduced in 6 months. Initially, the child is offered vegetables, for example, cabbage in different forms. Then it begins to mix with other vegetables. At 7 months, the baby begins to give different types of cereals. And after, a little closer to eight months of age, apple puree is included in the diet.

Artificially fed babies begin to get their first complementary foods at an early age. At 3 months, the artificial artist is invited to try apple puree made in industrial production. It contains all the important substances and trace elements that affect the growth and strengthening of the child’s body.

In principle, the introduction of baby applesauce depends on the beginning of the introduction of complementary foods. That is, if they began to give vegetables to the baby at 4 months, then the entire schedule of new products entering the diet shifts to an early stage.

With the introduction of new products in complementary foods, the baby’s body needs some time to adapt. For the first time, it’s enough to give the baby half a teaspoon of apple sauce. The next day you can give a whole teaspoon. Thus, the amount of mashed potatoes is reduced to fifty grams per feeding.

From the beginning of the introduction of a new product, parents should closely monitor the reaction of the baby. If the child is not naughty and eats the dishes given with joy, you can safely continue feeding.

For detailed consultation, you should immediately contact your pediatrician.

It is important for an infant to get healthy vitamins from the foods included in its diet. Otherwise, the pediatrician may prescribe a vitamin complex in the form of medicines, but this will not be enough for a young child.

The children's body is very fragile and gentle, so the choice of products for the child's diet must be taken very carefully.You can not buy everything that looks beautiful and bright. Let the product be non-marketable, but it will definitely contain important components.

For the preparation of applesauce, it is best to pay attention to several varieties of apples, namely: “Antonovka”, “Semerenko” and “Bely filling”. It is very important that apples are grown at home. And if you have to buy, only from trusted people.

In general, note to parents: apples of perfect shape with a glossy surface are crammed with a huge amount of chemicals harmful to human health. Naturally grown fruits can have a non-standard look, and their color will never be uniform.

Every parent tries to do the best for his child, and first of all it concerns the issue of nutrition. Porridge should be homemade, freshly prepared. In the soup must be present vegetables grown on home garden beds. And for fruit purees, it is important to use only natural fruits without chemical additives.

The most popular treat for babies, which can be prepared not only for everyday meals, but also for the winter. The recipe for winter twist is simple, does not require knowledge of high-class cuisine.

Ingredients:

• apples - 4 kg;
• brown sugar - 100 g;
• water - less than 1 liter;
• lemon juice - to taste.

It is important to carefully review the cooking process.

• Apples should be thoroughly rinsed under running water, peeled, cut. After that, carefully remove the core and get rid of all damage to the fetus.
• After peeling the apples, they should be cut into small pieces, put into a deep container and cover with sugar. Leave the fruit in this condition for an hour or a half. During this time, apples should give juice and mixed with sugar topping.
• Then water is poured into the container with the harvested fruit. The resulting mass should be brought to a boil, reduce the flow of fire to a minimum and leave to simmer for 20 minutes. This is enough for the fruit to become soft and supple.
• Then the mass in the tank must be whipped until smooth. You can use a mixer for this, and a blender is best suited. Homogeneous composition re-put on a small fire for five minutes.
• The finished puree is laid out in pre-prepared and sterilized jars, closed with lids and turned upside down. From above the warm blanket or a plaid keeps within. Cooling down to room temperature, the banks are sent to a dark room.

In addition to the recipe with the heat treatment of fruits, the kid can make mashed fresh apples. However, it is worth remembering that the increased acidity of the fruit can cause an upset stomach of the infant. Therefore, the puree of fresh fruit should be offered to the child only after he is six months old.

Preparing fresh mashed potatoes takes a very short time. Apples need to be peeled, get rid of the core and cut into small pieces. Then grind them with a blender or food processor. Some prefer, on the advice of grandparents, to grind fruit on a fine grater. The mashed potatoes should not be in contact with air for a long time. The mass loses its beautiful color and acquires a dark shade, and the trace elements and beneficial substances of apple composition lose their properties.

In fact, making applesauce with your own hands is much easier than making jam. In addition, you can prepare an apple dessert for your baby not only on the stove, but also in the slow cooker. Fruit nutrients do not disappear from the variety of production methods.

If you want to please your child with a delicious apple dessert, you should not be upset that it may take a long time to prepare it. There is a simple five minute recipe.This will require the presence of only one apple. The fruit is immersed in boiling water for a few minutes. This time is enough to make the flesh soft. After the apple is removed and cooled, then peeled. The pulp is crushed with a blender to a uniform consistency. Puree ready.

After the baby finally takes the apple sauce and will enjoy every spoonful eaten with pleasure, the recipe of cooking can be slightly changed. To make a variety in the form of additional fruit and to please the child with apple dessert with a banana, while not using heat treatment. So, the fruits are cleaned, finely chopped and chopped with a blender until smooth. The resulting dessert is immediately served to the child.

No matter what the baby food manufacturers say, but the best and healthiest vegetables and fruits are grown in their garden. Delicious and vitamin-rich baby puree can be prepared at home. That only is the taste and aroma of apple puree with pumpkin. It is very easy to make a fruit and vegetable mix for a children's breakfast, especially since the slow cooker will provide important assistance. For cooking you need only one apple and a small piece of pumpkin. Fruit and vegetables are peeled, cut into small cubes. Go to the slow cooker for steaming. After that, ready-made vegetables need to knead until smooth, add a little jelly or a small piece of butter. From this dessert baby will be delighted.

There are many recipes for children's cereals and desserts, where the apple plays a very important role. Each dish is cooked quickly and does not require additional hassle. Quite often, new mummies began to meet unique masterpieces of children's kitchen, for example, apple sauce made from plums and pears. The main thing is that all these fruits should be grown at home, on their own land.

How to make a baby puree of apples and plums, see the following video.