A baby recipe with winter fruits

Winter has well and truly arrived, and your little one… is not so little any more! It is the perfect time to introduce them to the joys of the snow — and to winter fruit compotes! Clementines, apples, dates, bananas, lemon… the choice is endless. So here is a little baby recipe using winter fruits, to pack in those vitamins!

Apple and kiwi compote recipe — for an energising winter!

This recipe is suitable for babies from 12 months. Ingredients

• 1 ripe kiwi
• 2 Chanteclerc or Belchard apples (which soften nicely when cooked)
• A little mineral water
• A plain biscuit, such as a petit beurre

Method

• Peel the apples and the kiwi, then set the kiwi aside;
• Cut the apples and rinse them under cold water, then steam for approximately 12 minutes;
• Once the apples are cooked, place them in a blender and add the kiwi;
• Add a little water or the cooking liquid until you reach the desired consistency for the winter compote.

Serving suggestion

You can crumble a little biscuit into the bottom of a ramekin, then spoon the compote on top. Leave to rest at room temperature for a few hours, then offer this delicious winter fruit recipe to your child. Bon appétit!

Spotlight on kiwi — the little fruit with a big punch

The kiwi may be small, but it packs a real punch! As well as being delicious, it is full of goodness:

• It is extremely rich in vitamin C — even more so than oranges;
• This fruit is the ideal ally for babies suffering from constipation;
• Kiwi helps to boost the immune system;
• It is an excellent source of minerals and vitamins;
• It has been found to benefit kidney health.

And if your little one is not keen on kiwi, a study has demonstrated its benefits as a natural healing agent! So in the event of a little scrape, always keep a kiwi to hand!

A word of caution

As kiwi is an acidic fruit, we recommend introducing it around the age of 8–12 months. If you notice any allergic reaction, speak to your paediatrician.