Weaning recipe: Spiced pear purée

• pears↗2

  peeled, cored and cut into chunks

• small pinch of cinnamon

  (optional)

• baby's milk

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the pear into a steamer over simmering water and cook for around 8 mins until tender.

2. 2

   Blitz to a purée in a food processor along with a very small pinch of cinnamon, if using. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times while blitzing to get a smooth consistency throughout. Add a splash of milk (or water from the saucepan), if necessary, to create a smooth texture although usually pears will blitz well without.

3. 3

   Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers or ice cube trays and freeze.