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Persimmons are a delicious, naturally sweet fruit that is great to introduce to your baby. Try these stage 2 persimmon baby food purees for your 6 month+ baby!
I wanted to introduce persimmons to my daughter, Emmalee, because they are so sweet and delicious. I created two persimmon baby food purees that have savory notes to balance the fruit’s honey-like flavor: Persimmon, Mint + Ginger and Persimmon, Blueberry + Basil.
What are persimmons?
Persimmons are a fruit originally from China, but are common in most of Asia. They have a unique, jelly-like texture, with a sweet, honey-like flavor.
There are many varieties of persimmons, but the two main types are: Fuyu (non-astringent) and Hachiya (astringent). The Fuyu persimmon, which is squat and round like a tomato, can be eaten either ripened or unripened. The Hachiya persimmon, which has more of an oval shape with a point at the bottom, is very astringent and can only be eaten when it is very ripe. If eaten before this stage, it will be very bitter and will leave your mouth feeling dry because of its tannins.
If you have a hard time finding persimmons in the produce department of your local grocery store, you should be able to find it at an Asian grocery store.
What health benefits do these persimmon baby food purees provide for your baby?
Persimmons are a good source of vitamin C, which can help to fight against the common cold and the flu, as well as vitamin A, which is great for your vision.
Mint is a natural decongestant because it contains menthol, and ginger helps with indigestion, so it can prevent belly aches for your baby.
Blueberries are known for their high levels of antioxidants, and basil is good for digestion. Both of these persimmon purees will provide lots of benefits to your baby!
How long will homemade baby food last?
Fresh, homemade baby food will last in the refrigerator for 3 days. Once the 3 days have passed, the remaining food should be disposed of for safety reasons.
If you make this or any other baby food recipes in bulk, it can be stored it the freezer for up to 3 months. Click here for more information, tips and tricks on storing homemade baby food.
By the way, these baby food freezer storage trays are PERFECT for freezing baby food. They come with snug fit lids that prevent spills and freezer burns, and they stack so easily.
What else can I do with these baby food purees?
Both of these persimmon purees would be great to serve with full-fat, plain yogurt for your baby.
For the rest of the family, they would be delicious in a yogurt and granola bowl for breakfast.
They would also be amazing as popsicles…a summer treat for the whole family! You could even let your teething baby suck on the popsicles to soothe his gums.
How do you make the persimmon baby food purees?
Ingredients for Persimmon, Mint + Ginger Baby Food Puree
- 4 ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled and roughly diced
- 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger
- a few fresh mint leaves
Ingredients for Persimmon, Blueberry + Basil Baby Food Puree
- 2 ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled and roughly diced
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
- a few fresh basil leaves
Step 1: Peel and roughly dice the persimmon. (Fuyu persimmons are seedless, but every now and then, one will have seeds. If this happens, make sure to discard them.)
Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add a splash of water, breast milk, or baby formula to thin the puree out if needed.
Try these other delicious baby food recipes!
- Okinawan Sweet Potato Baby Food Puree
- Cucumber + Melon Baby Food Puree
- Red Lentil + Carrot Baby Food Mash
- Mango + Coconut Rice Baby Cereal
- Peach + Coconut Quinoa Baby Cereal
You should always consult your pediatrician before giving your baby new foods.
Persimmon, Mint + Ginger Baby Food Puree
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ripe Fuyu persimmons peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated or chopped ginger
- a few fresh mint leaves
- water, breast milk or baby formula as needed
Instructions
- Wash and dry the persimmons, then cut and remove the skin and seeds (if any).
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, or blender and blend until smooth.
- Add water, breast milk, or formula if necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
Persimmon, Blueberry & Basil Baby Food Puree
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Fuyu persimmon peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- a few fresh basil
- water, breast milk or baby formula As needed
Instructions
- Wash and dry the persimmons, then cut and remove the skin and seeds (if any).
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor, or blender and blend until smooth.
- Add water, breast milk, or formula if necessary to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
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