Debarshi has made an herb garden in our backyard. It is flourishing too with cilantro, mint, parsley and basil. He has also planted several vegetables like bell peppers, jalapenos, potato, tomato etc. We are waiting impatiently for the fruits and vegetables to grow. In the meantime, it is always fun to have fresh organic herbs for our food whenever we want.

Today’s puree is all sweet and delicious and indeed a treat for the babies. I was going for a whole foods run and decided to use whatever I had left from the previous batch and that was one peach and some acorn squash. I added some mangoes and cherries (frozen) for some extra flavor and a Mint leaf (from our very own garden) for a fresh aroma.

Ingredients:

Mangoes – 1 cup (I used frozen)
Cherries – 1 cup (I used frozen)
Peach – 1
Acorn Squash – 1 cup
Mint – 1 fresh big green leaf, washed

Directions:

There are only three steps for making this combo:

Preparation: Wash the Peach and Acorn Squash. Peel and chop into small pieces.
Cook: Cook the Acorn Squash in a small pot, cover it with enough water and cook till soft and tender. Use a fork to test, if it goes in easily, the squash is done. Throw in the Peach, Mangoes and Cherries too so that they thaw and turn creamier.
Blend: Let the fruits and vegetables cool down completely, then mash the cherries to check for pits. Add the Mint and blend in your blender/ Nutri Bullet till it is smooth enough for your baby. Use the water in which they were cooked to make a smooth puree. Use within 1-2 days.

How to cut Peach:

Since this section is devoted to Peach, I thought it will be good to explain how to cut it step by step.

First - Halve it:

Cut the peach lengthwise (chef’s knife), until the blade of your knife hits the pit. Hold the knife steady and turn the peach, keeping your blade in contact with the pit the entire time until your knife comes back into contact with the initial cut.

Second - Separate the halves:

Remove the knife and twist apart the halves in opposite directions with your hands. If the peach is ripe, the two halves should separate easily.

Third - Remove the pit:

If the peach is ripe, you should be able to easily remove the pit with your fingers. If it's too difficult to remove by hand, a knife can be used to loosen the pit. Carefully insert the tip of your knife under the pit and, using the knife as a lever, gently press upward. This should help loosen the pit enough to remove it the rest of the way with your hand.
Tip: If the Peach is not ripe, do not use it to make baby food puree.