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Four-Fruit Compote Baby Food

Description:

Recipe is reprinted with permission from The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet by Karin Knight, RN and Tina Ruggiero, MS, RD, LD (Fair Winds Press, 2010).

Ingredients: 1/4 cup prunes (dried plums)
1/4 cup dried apricots
1 apple
1 pear
2 cups water
Directions: 1. Dice the prunes and apricots.
2. Peel, core, and dice the apple and pear.
3. Place the prunes, apricots, apple, pear, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the fruit is soft and most of the water is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add more water if needed.
4. Mash and serve warm.


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