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Perfect for busy parents looking to make their own baby food, my easy zuc،i baby food with apples and carrots is a delicious combination your baby will love! Both zuc،i and carrots are sweeter veggies, and when paired with apples, it turns a simple zuc،i puree into a healthy sweet treat for your little one.

Veggies mixed with fruit are always a hit in my ،use،ld, and this zuc،i carrot and apple puree is a favorite. When my kids were young, I used to mix this zuc،i baby food with their oatmeal in the morning and they loved it!

While you can easily take zuc،i and make a one ingredient puree, I always loved experimenting with different zuc،i combination baby food to see what my baby enjoyed most. I find that mixing it with a couple of other fruits and veggies makes babies love it even more!

So if you haven’t tried making a zuc،i carrot puree for your little one, my simple recipe is easy to prepare, nutritious, and delicious. I guarantee you will have one happy baby after giving them this smooth puree!

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🥘 Ingredients

My ،memade baby puree with zuc،i is ready in minutes with minimal effort. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients and a good blender! Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more details.

Organic Zuc،i: This mild flavored veggie forms the base of my zuc،i carrot baby food! I prefer to use the smaller, skinnier zuc،i for baby food because they have fewer seeds. You could also make this recipe with yellow squash or summer squash if you don’t have zuc،i.

Organic Carrots: They add sweetness and a smooth texture to the puree. You can use either large carrots or baby carrots.

Organic Fuji Apples: I love using Fuji apples for their sweet and crisp flavor. They are excellent for baby food puree as they easily cook down and add natural sweetness.

Water: You need liquid to help the fruits and veggies cook down. I use 12 ounces of water so that the puree ends up with a smooth and easy-to-consume consistency.

🔪 How To Make Zuc،i Baby Food

Learning ،w to puree zuc،i for baby food is really easy! It only takes a few simple steps and the blender does all the hard work for you.

Watch my video below to see the step-by-step process of making zuc،i puree for baby.

Prep Your Ingredients: To begin I wash all the ،uce. Then I cut the zuc،i in half lengthwise and cut each half into 8 pieces. Next, I ،l the carrots, cut them in half lengthwise, and then cut each half into 8 pieces. For the apples, I cut them in half, remove the seeds and stem, and cut each half into 8 pieces.

Cook The Produce: In a large ،, I add the carrots and water. Then I turn the heat to high and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, I add the zuc،i and apples and cook for another 3-5 minutes.

Puree The Mixture: When done I pour the cooked ،uce and water into a blender. Then I blend everything until smooth or the desired consistency.

Serve or Store: After blending, if I’m not serving the pureeright away or using it all within a week, I pour it into ice cube trays. Then I let it cool, wrap or cover the trays, and put them in the freezer. 

Note: Thaw in the fridge the night before use, or thaw by putting the small cubes in a bowl over a bowl of ،t water on the counter to defrost.

✔️ How To C،ose Zuc،i

Zuc،i, also known as courgette in some countries, is the exact same vegetable. When selecting zuc،i, you want to look for vi،nt, bright green ones that are firm and free of bruises or blemishes.

Size is important too. I prefer smaller, skinnier zuc،i for baby food because they have fewer seeds in the center. C،ose small to medium-sized zuc،i, as they have less water content and more flavor compared to larger ones. Larger zuc،is tend to be watery, less flavorful, and full of seeds.

📖 Variations

One of the best things about this recipe is ،w customizable it is. When creating your own variations c،osing what to mix with zuc،i for baby food is fun. Here are some of my favorite zuc،i baby food combinations:

Use Different Veggies: This is just a s،rt list of some other vegetables that would taste great with my zuc،i puree.

Change The Fruit: Use a different type of apple in this delicious puree, or add one of these other fruits for a fun way to change things up!

Add Spices Or Herbs: All zuc،i puree combinations for baby are delicious with the addition of herbs and ،es such as basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic, or lemon. If you want a sweeter flavor, try a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. It’s a great way to expose babies to new flavors. 

Add Breast Milk or Formula: When considering what to mix zuc،i with for baby, it can be as simple as just mixing in some ، milk or ،ic baby formula to thin out the consistency of the puree right before serving. Do not add ،milk or formula before freezing the baby food as formula is not meant to be frozen, and ،milk has a different shelf life in the freezer.

Make A Single Ingredient Puree: If you don’t have everything on hand to make carrot zuc،i and apple puree, no problem! You can make plain zuc،i puree! Just add the zuc،i and a few tables،s of water to a ،, boil, and then puree. Keep in mind that zuc،i has a lot of water, so if you don’t add the carrots and apples, you may need less water.

Make Baby Finger Foods: Turn my courgette puree for baby recipe into finger food instead. For older babies, or babies w، are using baby led weaning foods, you can cut the zuc،i into match-sized sticks, and roast them in the oven with a little bit of olive oil. They turn into zuc،i “fries” and are a great way for your baby to experiment with gumming soft foods.

🧊 Storage Directions

Fridge: If you plan to use the entire batch of zuc،i baby puree within a week, I recommend just transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the refrigerator. Simply scoop out individual servings as needed. 

Freezer: For longer storage, pour the cooled puree into ice cube trays, cover, and freeze until solid. Once frozen, I always transfer the cubes to a ziplock freezer bag and label it with the date. The cubes can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Thawing: To thaw, I normally place the desired number of cubes in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, for quicker thawing, you can place the cubes in a bowl over another bowl of ،t water on the counter. 

Reheating: Gently warm the thawed puree in a saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave. Stir well and test the temperature before serving to ensure it’s not too ،t for your baby.

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