How do ya like these apples?*
For an alternative to the same old Red Delicious apple, which can often be firm on the outside, but be soft and mealy inside:
Try a Fuji apple, as pictured to the right. Always sweet, always firm with a long storage life and a bright fragrance, they are great in baking and applesauce, or just plain snacking.
LushMommy's Beginning Eater's Homemade Applesauce
Makes enough for maybe 3 baby meals.
2 large Fuji apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1" pieces
- Arrange apple pieces in one layer in a 1-qt microwavable casserole dish, pref. glass or ceramic, and place the dish's cover on.
- Nuke for about 3-4 mins or until soft (the apple's high water content will provide enough steam to cook).
- Let cool for a few minutes, then puree in a food mill, blender, food processor or by hand with a fork or potato masher.
- Divide it into servings you think your baby can handle and either freeze (last prob. 1 month in freezer) or refrigerate (at most for 3 days).
*Please forgive me for the
Good Will Hunting reference. I am the anti-Matt Damon.
