applesauce with cinnamon & lemon zest
Applesauce is one of my son’s favorite baby foods, but it’s great as a snack for toddlers and adults too! Bringing in a hint of lemon and cinnamon gives a subtle twist to traditional applesauce, and I have found that introducing new ingredients to your baby begins to enhance their palette and gives them an appreciation for new flavors.
MAKES 8 oz.
for babies 6 months and up
INGREDIENTS
1 large apple
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 piece of lemon zest
1
Peel and roughly dice 1 large apple.
2
Bring 1 1/2 c. of water to boil in a pot and reduce heat to simmer.
3
Add the apples, cinnamon, and lemon zest to steamer basket and steam for 10 min or until tender.
4
Remove the cinnamon and lemon zest and place the apples in a blender. Puree until desired consistency. Add some steaming liquid to thin consistency if needed.
