FOOD
A GOOD START
Whether you’re new parents or, like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcoming another little one to your family, leading children’s nutrition expert Annabel Karmel helps you serve up fun but healthy food
APPLE, NECTARINE & BLUEBERRY PUREE
Makes 4-5 portions Preparation time 10-15 minutes Cooking time 20-25 minutes
“This purée is particularly good when nectarines are in season, especially the sweet, juicy white ones. If they’re not available, you can substitute with ripe peaches or pears.”
INGREDIENTS
• 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 2 sweet firm nectarines, peeled, stoned and diced
• 150ml/¼pt water
• 150g/5oz blueberries
1. Put the chopped apples and nectarines into a small saucepan with 100ml/4fl oz of the water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the fruits are soft.
2. Add the blueberries and remaining water. Simmer for 2 minutes, then purée in a blender.
TIP: To preserve quality, it is important that any foods to be frozen are covered. Cook and purée the food, and cover and cool it as quickly as possible. Freeze in flexible ice-cube trays or small plastic freezer pots for future meals.
Annabel Karmel wrote her debut book after her first child, Natasha, died aged just three months from encephalitis. It motivated her to support parents and help them give their children the best start nutritionally.