This Apple, Nectarine and Strawberry Puree is so deliciously sweet, and a yummy summer fruit puree recipe for when baby starts solids. This homemade strawberry combination puree is great on its own, or with cereal, yoghurt, or spread onto pikelets for breakfast. On a hot summer’s day, why not serve it chilled or semi-frozen for a delicious real-fruit baby slushie? Baby is sure to love it!
➡️ IS BABY STARTING SOLID FOODS? Check out my Complete Guide to Baby Purees for when to start weaning, what foods to try, texture progression and safe food introduction, along with other recipe suggestions!
➡️ LOOKING FOR MORE FRUIT PUREE COMBINATIONS? Try this Apple Kiwi Puree next! It’s fresh and sweet, and a great way to introduce baby to tangy kiwi! Or for a fruit and veggie combo, try this Apple, Broccoli, Pea and Spinach Puree.
Ingredients in Apple, Nectarine and Strawberry Puree
You need just three fresh ingredients to make this summer fruit baby puree:
Apples – I use sweet red or pink varieties of apples, whichever is on special and looks great at my local fruit market. Try Pink Lady, Fuji, Royal Gala, Red Delicious or similar. Avoid green apples if you can. Green varieties tend to be tart apples.
Nectarine – You’ll need one ripe nectarine. It should have some give when gently pressed, but not have wrinkled or bruised skin. White or yellow flesh will work, but my preference is for yellow, as the puree turns out a lovely deeper pink colour.
Strawberries – I use approximately 6 fresh strawberries in this recipe, but depending on what size yours are you can adjust accordingly.
How to make Apple, Nectarine and Strawberry Puree
This is a really straightforward strawberry puree combination to make at home, whether you’re following regular cooking instructions or those for a thermo cooker.
Scroll down to the recipe card below, to find exact ingredient amounts and full detailed steps for both regular and thermo cooker methods.
Step 1: Steam the apples using a steamer basket and saucepan on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the nectarine and strawberries, and steam for another couple of minutes.
Step 3: Transfer the fruit to a blender or food processor, and blend to a puree.
THERMOMIX APPLE, NECTARINE AND STRAWBERRY PUREE:
Thermomixer? Just steam the fruit in the simmering basket, discard the water and transfer the fruit to the mixing bowl, and blend.
How to serve this summer fruit puree
This Apple, Nectarine and Strawberry Puree is great to serve either on its own or with cereal or natural yoghurt. It was one of Baby LJ’s favourite fruit puree recipes for breakfast.
The consistency of this smooth puree blend works really well in reusable baby food pouches too. I put this in reusable pouches as a yummy fruit snack I knew Baby LJ would eat, for when we were out and about. I haven’t tried any others so can’t compare, but I used Sinchies [1] reusable pouches.
It’s also really yummy and refreshing served chilled or semi-frozen, like a delicious real-fruit slushie! Great for teething!
Storing
This homemade baby food can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It can also be frozen.
I used baby food freezer trays/ice cube trays for freezing individual portions, so that I had them available at the ready. Once frozen, you can transfer the cubes into labelled freezer bags.
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Happy cooking!
Chloe x
Apple, Nectarine and Strawberry Puree
Category: PuréeIngredients
- 500 ml water for steaming
- 2 large apples peeled, cored and roughly chopped (Note 1)
- 1 nectarine ripe, peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 strawberries hulled and halved if large
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket over a pot with 500 ml water (making sure the water level is below the basket so the apple won’t be submerged). Over high heat on the stovetop, bring the water to a boil. Add 2 large apples to the steamer basket. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Steam for 10 minutes or until apple is tender.
- Add 1 nectarine and 6 strawberries and continue steaming for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Using a blender, food processor or electric hand blender, blend the fruit until you are happy with the consistency (Note 2).
Thermomix Instructions
- Put 2 large apples into the simmering basket. Pour 500 ml water into the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket and cook for 10 minutes, Varoma, speed 2, MC on.
- Add 1 nectarine and 6 strawberries into the simmering basket. Cook for 2 minutes, Varoma, speed 2, MC on. Remove the simmering basket, and discard liquid.
- Put the apple, nectarine and strawberries into the mixing bowl. Chop for 20 seconds, speed 7, MC on, making sure to increase the speed gradually to avoid the fruit immediately sticking to the sides of the mixing bowl. See Note 2 on consistency.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
References
[1] Sinchies. (2026). Top spout reusable pouches. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
One Response
A simple and sweet baby food, definitely a favourite!