Congratulations! Your baby is growing beyond belief and the doctor has given the OK for baby food. Now what? So much is running through your mind. What's the best? Where do I begin? What will my little bambino like? Take a deep breath and relax. It's easier than you think. I too was plagued walking through the baby food aisle. Reading labels, checking nutrition facts and with a shaking hand choosing a few that I hoped she would like and contribute to her growth. I only took that one trip down that aisle and chose one of each vegetable. When I got home and opened the first jar of greenish-gray beans thinking "gross! I would never eat this" I decided I would just make my own. To my surprise it was easy! I made a few mistakes along the way, but I did it! The joy I feel offering Teagan a meal prepared in my kitchen, under my supervision with ingredients I trust brings a satisfaction of accomplishment and pride that doesn't come from opening a jar. Like you, I'm a mom trying to be "Green" and save a buck. A little selfish glow is also nice.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Easy Apple Sauce

Peel, core and seed apples

Cut apples into chucks and cover with water in a large pot

Bring to gentle boil and and allow to cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork tender

Allow apples and the water to cool

Strain apples from water but save the water

Puree apples in food processor or blender adding a little of the reserved water at a time to thin the puree if too thick

DON'T THROW OUT THE LEFT OVER APPLE WATER. MY BAMBINO LOVES TO SIP THE APPLE WATER IN HER SIPPY CUP. JUST POUR INTO A PITCHER AND KEEP IN THE FRIDGE

Pour apple sauce into ice cube trays

* Tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out *

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze

Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray

* Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *

Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer

* Don't forget to label bags and date *

To serve:
Thaw 4 cubes in a bowl in the fridge and serve cold or microwave for 1 minute and stir
* FOR ADDED FLAVOR, SPRINKLE SOME CINNAMON ON APPLE SAUCE *

4 Cubes equals 1 serving
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