Prunes! Although plums are more popular with my daughter, I still try to expand her taste buds with different flavors including bitter prunes. However, I have figured out a way to make them more appealing to my daughter.
Start with 1 cup of prunes or dried plums. you have to reconstitute them in hot liquid and steep them like tea.
So 1 cup of water and 1/2 c of juice. (apple is good for a different flavor or if you want to stick with prune then thats fine too!) bring to a boil over med-high heat then turn off burner split one vanilla bean and scrape the insides and stir into liquid. Also add bean pods as well! (if you dont have a vanilla bean or access to one then add 1 tsp of vanilla extract)
Add prunes and cover for one hour or until plump.
Remove vanilla pod and scoop out prunes and add them to whatever you use to make your baby food (Baby Bullet, blender, food processor, etc)
Add a few tablespoons of the liquid at a time while blending until you get the desired consistency. I usually add all of it, for prunes tend to be a sticky fruit and require the liquid for a smooth texture.
Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for a week or in the freezer for a month. Enjoy!
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