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This simple strawberry puree recipe is great for introducing your baby to a favorite summer fruit or for using in any recipe that calls for strawberry puree. In oatmeal, on yogurt, in smoothies, in cakes and even cocktails, this puree is going to be one of your favorites to make. In less than 10 minutes you can go from whole fruit to a beautiful puree!
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What’s so great about making homemade purees?
The best part about making homemade strawberry puree is that it’s super quick and you know exactly what ingredients are in it! This recipe, is so simple and the only ingredient is are strawberries. No added sugars or thickeners, just whole fruit, pureed to the perfect consistency.
Because this puree is so simple, it’s one of my favorites to make when putting together homemade baby food. You can easily roast the strawberries or add mint to the puree, but my favorite way to make it is the simplest way. Pureeing frozen strawberries and then storing for later usage.
Ingredients
A few notes on the ingredients:
- If you use fresh strawberries, use them at the peak of their freshness. Look for berries that are bright to dark red and firm to the touch. Additionally, make sure wash fresh strawberries well before pureeing.
How to make strawberry puree (simple step by step instructions)
To make things even simpler, here are step-by-step photos to help you every step of the way.
If using fresh strawberries:
- Wash strawberries
- Hull strawberries (cut off the stems and a bit into the center of the strawberry)
- Pop into the blender and puree to desired consistency
- Optional - if you want to strain the seeds out now’s the time to do it. I would use a mesh sieve and really press the puree through to get as much of the good stuff as you can.
If using frozen strawberries:
- Put them into a blender (you know I use the Vitamix) and puree to desired consistency
- Optional - if you want to strain the seeds out now’s the time to do it. I don't do this, because the seeds are mostly pulverized in the blender. I would use a mesh sieve and really press the puree through to get as much of the good stuff as you can.
- Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze in cubes for up to 2 months.
For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Either one works great, although I prefer using frozen berries for two reasons. First it’s more economical and second I can get them all year long.
If using fresh strawberries, look for dark berries that are still firm. You want the freshest berries you can find!
This puree is great over yogurt and drizzled over pancakes or waffles. It's fun as a sundae topping or mixed into ice cream. You can also easily add the frozen cubes to any fruit smoothie you make.
Once the strawberry puree is at the desired consistency, pour it into a silicone ice cube tray and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Freeze until the cubes are solid and then transfer to a zip top bag. The cubes are good for up to 2 months in the freezer.
When you want to use, either defrost in the fridge overnight, or put into a microwave safe dish and microwave in 15 second intervals until the it reaches the desired consistency again.
What goes with strawberry puree for babies?
This strawberry puree is great to serve with other purees or soft foods. It blends in seconds in my Vitamix (learn more about my love affair with it here). This puree goes well with the following:
- Cooked oatmeal: Either use fresh puree or a frozen cube mixed in
- Spinach: Pair with a spinach cube (same flavors a Strawberry-Spinach Salad),
- Goat Cheese: Mix together again to evoke flavors of a salad, serve with spinach cube
- Apple: Pair with homemade applesauce
- Banana: Use either freshly mashed banana fresh strawberry puree or defrost both from frozen cubes
- Greek Yogurt: Mix fresh puree into yogurt and eat now, or freeze in a cube for later. Is delicious as a popsicle for bigger kids.
For more info on baby food pairings, check out the Ultimate Guide to Homemade Baby Food.
One more simple tip
This puree is great in lots of other recipes besides homemade baby food. You can mix it into no churn ice cream. Add it to homemade buttercream, add frozen puree to smoothies, pour it over pancakes instead of syrup or mix it into yogurt. You can even add the strawberry puree into drinks if you are feeling fancy. Think strawberry lemonade cocktails for the adults or strawberry milk for the kiddos.
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Purees 101 - Strawberry Puree
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh
Instructions
For Fresh Strawberries
- Wash and hull strawberries (cut off the stems and a bit into the berry).
For Fresh or Frozen Berries
- Put them into a high speed blender and puree to desired consistency.
- Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze in cubes for up to 2 months.
Notes
Nutrition
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