How To Make Easy Applesauce Freeze Bites For BLW
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Can you freeze applesauce for baby
Yes, you can freeze applesauce for baby-led weaning to make these applesauce freeze bites. Which can be a fun way to serve apple to baby.
Freezing is a convenient way to prepare and store homemade applesauce freeze bites in advance, ensuring you always have a nutritious option ready for your little one.
To freeze, pour the applesauce into ice cube trays or small, airtight containers, allowing easy portion control and quick defrosting.
Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a labelled freezer bag for longer storage.
When needed, simply thaw the applesauce in the refrigerator or give it a gentle warm-up.
This method helps maintain the flavour and nutritional value of the applesauce while providing a simple, wholesome option for your baby’s meals.
Can you serve applesauce after freezing
Applesauce can be safely served to a baby practicing baby-led weaning after it has been frozen and then defrosted, provided it has been stored and thawed correctly.
Ensure the applesauce was frozen shortly after preparation to maintain its freshness and nutritional value.
When defrosting, do so in the refrigerator or using a safe gentle method, avoiding prolonged exposure to room temperature to minimise bacterial growth.
Once thawed, stir the applesauce to restore its consistency and check the texture, as freezing can sometimes alter it.
Pre-made pouches
Pre-made pouches can be convenient for baby-led weaning and general baby food use, particularly for occasional situations such as travel or busy days.
While fresh, homemade food is ideal for texture and variety, pre-made pouches made from natural ingredients without added sugars or preservatives can provide a safe and nutritious option.
For example, freezing fruit purees in pouches can be an excellent way to store homemade food in advance, ensuring convenience without compromising nutritional value.
However, it is important to encourage babies to explore whole pieces of food to develop chewing skills, so pouches should not become the primary source of nourishment during BLW.
Homemade applesauce
Smooth applesauce for baby-led weaning offers the benefit of controlling the ingredients, ensuring no added sugars or preservatives, and allowing you to adjust the texture to suit your baby’s developmental stage.
Using a food processor can be a great option to to get a smooth sauce texture.
It’s a simple and cost-effective way to provide fresh, natural flavours that support healthy eating habits from the start.
However, pre-made applesauce pouches remain a great choice for busy parents, offering different ways and a mess-free alternative when time is limited or when out and about.
Both options have their place in a balanced approach to feeding your little one apple recipes.
Ingredient information
Apple puree pouch - The apple puree pouches are an easy way to to occasionally for a quick addition to a meal that is prepared.
They also freeze so well so make for a quick sweet treat like this recipe which is a good idea.
You can of course make your own applesauce using different seasonal fruit such as golden delicious, granny smith apples or red delicious apples which can be the best applesauce option for baby using fresh apples and having variety such as sweet apples and tart apples.
There are lots of apples that you can use for the recipe within apple season.
Serving suggestion
The baby food recipe would be great served on its own or as a side dish, it can be a great breakfast recipe on the go for those busy mornings served with porridge or a breakfast loaf cake.
They would make a great snack for after nursery or school. A great recipe if you have a lot of apples to use up if making your own applesauce.
If like me, you look for low sugar desserts for your toddler, this is a great quick dessert option too that looks really appetising.
You could add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the apple puree so that the taste is more of an apple pie flavour but that is down to personal preference. Going with what your baby likes is a good rule of thumb.
Other delicious recipes you may like: Peach melba yogurt pot, French toast,Apple slices, Mango and Greek yogurt pots or 3 ingredient no bake cheesecake.
Storage instructions
The apple sauce bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It is possible to freeze into a freezer-safe container such as small pots or even labelled freezer bags if done carefully, the puree can be frozen for up to 3 months in labelled freezer bags.
This can be great way if you want to batch freeze if you have the pouches or you can use your own applesauce if you have the freezer space.
You can also use an ice cube tray to portion the prune puree to store in the freezer, if needed.
Once defrosted you will not be able to re freeze the baby food puree again.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Baking tray - I have chosen to use a non-stick and BPA free baking sheet - they are easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Recipe | How To Make Easy Applesauce Freeze Bites For BLW
How To Make Easy Applesauce Freeze Bites For BLW
This is a great recipe for baby and toddler using one ingredient. The freeze bites can be used as a snack or as part of a main meal such as breakfast served alongside a porridge bowl.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by lining a plate or baking tray with parchment paper.
- Using the apple puree pouch squeeze penny sized dots on the baking parchment.
- You will get 50-60 applesauce dots.
- Leave in the freezer for 6-8 hours until frozen.
- Once frozen carefully peel off the parchment paper and serve.
- You can store the rest in an airtight container.
Notes
You can use a different apple puree for the recipe such as pear puree, strawberry puree or prune puree.
You can make a homemade puree as well if you like using apples to make applesauce or prunes to make prune puree.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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