How to get a baby to eat an apple?

Apples are among the first fruits offered to babies during baby-led weaning. Their mild, naturally sweet flavor adds comfort to many homemade snack recipes.

Apples can be found in supermarkets year-round. However, apples picked directly from the tree, which have the best flavor, are available in the fall. The many varieties of apples have different textures, ranging from mealy to crisp, and diverse flavors, offering a taste experience from sweet to tart.

To choose the best apple, we advise you to select firm and fragrant fruits with a smooth and spotless skin.

The benefits of apples for babies:

Besides being a delicious fruit, the apple is packed with benefits for the whole family! This fruit is rich in vitamins. The vitamin K in apples contributes to the production of proteins that regulate blood clotting and plays a role in bone formation. Meanwhile, vitamin C helps reduce oxidation and inflammation in the body.

Apples also have good antioxidant properties, which help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and boost the immune system.

This fruit is a true ally for health.

Rich in water
Source of vitamins C and K
Source of antioxidant
Boosts the immune system

Apples in a baby's diet:

From the start of BLW , you can introduce apple into your baby's diet.

To help your little one discover the true taste of this fruit, you can offer it to them throughout the year by choosing seasonal varieties.

The apple will be offered:

From 6 months :

in the form of steamed wedges;
in the form of a thick compote;
in the form of pancakes .

Points to consider with the baby apple:

Apples are hard when raw, so they are considered a risky food for your little one. During the introduction of solid foods, apples should always be offered cooked and soft in the mouth, raw and grated, or in various other preparations.

How to cook apple for baby?

Once your baby has discovered apples in their natural form, you can offer them in different ways using delicious recipes you can prepare at home. Discover the different textures you can give apples on your baby's plate:

Smooth texture : a compote

Melt-in-your-mouth texture : dumplings, semolina, cakes, doughnuts, etc.

Crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-the-mouth texture : the tarts

Soft texture : muffins and pancakes