Last updated: September 2023

A simple, nutritious snack with only 3 ingredients.

I’ve been making steamed cinnamon pears since my little one was around 1 year old! These are suitable for 6 mo+ (or whenever your little one starts solids) and they just need to be cut appropriately based on your kids’ ages. I started serving these in larger (easy to grip) steamed pieces coated in milled flax seeds or hemp seeds so they were easy to grip when my little one was learning both his palmer and pincer grasps.

Pears are rich in fiber & fluid, which help support healthy gut bacteria, bulk up poop, and hydrate the intestines for healthy digestion and bowl movements (source: Solid Starts).

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pears

• 2-3 tbsp water

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

• Peel & dice pears (you'll cut differently based on your little one's age here - you can also try longer strips so they're easier to grip)

• Boil water in pot or pan, add pears to steamer basket, and toss with cinnamon.

• Cover pot or pan until water is boiling, then reduce heat to low.

• Steam the pears on low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until pears are easily pierced with a fork.

• Let them cool before storing in the fridge. Serve chilled or warmed!

NOTES

• If you don't have a steamer basket, you can add the pears directly with the water. Just do a little less water so they aren't soaked. You'll toss with cinnamon and follow the rest of the recipe as-stated.

• Store in fridge for up to 3 days in air-tight container.

• You can serve cold from the fridge or slightly warmed in the microwave.

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