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Fresh sweet corn in the middle of the summer is one of the best gifts from nature. And why shouldn't you baby be able to enjoy it with you? This quick and easy sweet corn puree is so simple and so delicious! Let me share with you how to turn sweet corn (fresh or frozen) into a great puree for your little one.
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What's so great about corn puree?
Corn is a nutrient dense food, high in fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins. It’s naturally gluten free, high in carbohydrates, and low in fat. These factors combine to make corn a great option for baby food. Good carbs, good fiber, and lots of nutrients make for a great puree!
Corn also pairs well with a variety of other homemade purees and the natural sweetness ensures your kiddos will love it!
Corn can be harder to digest than some other produce, so I suggest making super smooth at the beginning. As your little one gets older and is used to digesting more complex foods, you can leave it a bit chunkier.
Ingredients
- Corn: You can use fresh or frozen corn in this recipe. If you are using fresh corn, you may want to roast or steam it before cooking if it's not in season and super fresh.
- Milk options: Coconut milk, breast milk or any non-dairy milk works great in this recipe if you haven't yet introduced cow's milk to your baby. Alternatively, you can use water if you like.
How to make sweet corn puree
- Put corn kernels into high speed blender
- Add about half of your liquid to the blender and turn it on to medium speed.
- Puree to desired consistency adding more liquid a smidge at time if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
I like to freeze my homemade purees in a silicone ice cube tray. I leave one portion out right after making them in a 4oz mason jar, and then typically freeze the rest. For full details, check out my Ultimate Guide for making your own baby purees.
As corn can be tough for some little tummies to digest, some experts suggest waiting a bit longer to introduce sweet corn puree into your little ones diet. I've never had a problem introducing it at 6-7 months, but I'm not an expert (just a mom).
For the first introduction, I make sure the puree is super smooth and serve it along side a fruit or vegetable with less fiber like avocado or spinach.
What to pair with corn puree for babies
- Lime: Similar to what I would add into corn salsa, a few squeezes of fresh lime juice really brightens up this puree and adds a new flavor to your babies palate.
- Basil: One of my favorite summer soups is my sweet corn and basil soup. Adding a dollop of pesto or a few leaves of basil to this puree, adds a nice depth of flavor and the same profile of that soup for your baby.
- Avocado: The smooth consistency of pureed avocado works really well with the texture variances in corn puree.
- Spinach: The balance of pureed spinach and sweet corn are a great pairing for dinner for your little one.
- Black Beans: Corn and beans are a classic pairing and the sweetness of the corn puree balances nicely with the pureed black beans.
Herbs and spices to pair with sweet corn puree
I like to spice up my homemade baby food to keep things interesting and expose my kiddos palates to a wide variety of flavors when they are young. A few herbs and spices would work really well paired with this pureed corn:
- Chili Spice: Like you would add into a pot of chili, not the hot pepper kind.
- Cumin: A few dashes into the corn puree before serving.
- Cilantro: Tear off a few leaves and add directly into the blender while pureeing the corn.
- Smoked Paprika: Adds a delicious depth of flavor to the corn with a few dashes of this spice mixed into the puree before serving. I like to get mine at Trader Joes.
One more quick tip
Corn puree doesn't have to only be for babies. It makes a great side dish for lots of dinners. It would be great served along side my pesto salmon recipe, a grilled steak or roasted chicken. You could also easily mix the pureed corn into a classic risotto dish for a delicious and simple dinner.
Looking for other great puree recipes? Try these:
When you try this recipe and love it 😍 let me know by leaving a comment below or 5 ⭐ rating!
📖 Recipe
Sweet Corn Puree (Homemade Baby Food)
Ingredients
- 16 oz corn kernels fresh off the cob or frozen and thawed
- ¼ cup more or less coconut milk, almond milk or water
Instructions
- Put corn kernels into high speed blender.
- Add about half of your liquid to the blender and turn it on to medium speed.
- Puree to desired consistency adding more liquid a smidge at time if needed.
Brittany
If using fresh corn, do I need to cook it first?
Marni Katz
I like to bring it to a boil for just about 2 minutes and then turn off the heat. If you have super fresh corn, you won't need any more cooking than that.