Easy Peach Puff Pastries Recipe For Baby and Toddler
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When to start weaning
If you're wondering when your baby is ready to start weaning, there are a few key signs to look out for. Typically, babies are ready for solids around six months of age.
One important indicator is their ability to sit up and hold their head steady, as this indicates improved control over their muscles and the ability to swallow food properly.
Watch for their increased interest in what you're eating, trying to grab food from your plate, or mimicking chewing motions. Another factor to consider is their diminishing tongue-thrust reflex, where they push food out of their mouths automatically.
It's important to remember that every baby is different, so be observant and consult with your health visitor to determine if your little one is truly ready to embark on the exciting journey of weaning.
Benefits of peaches fruit
Juicy peaches are a fantastic addition to a baby-led weaning (BLW) diet, offering numerous benefits for little ones new foods. First and foremost, peaches are rich in essential vitamins like vitamin c, which helps support a healthy immune system.
These succulent ripe fruit are packed with dietary fibre, aiding digestion and promoting regular bowel movements.
The natural sweetness of peaches introduces babies to different flavours, encouraging palate development and potentially reducing the likelihood of picky eating habits later on.
As a soft fruit with a pleasing texture, ripe peaches are also easy for babies to hold, explore, and self-feed, promoting fine motor skill development.
With all these advantages, incorporating soft peaches into a BLW diet can be a delightful and nutritious choice for your little one.
Baby-led weaning choking
When it comes to introducing solid foods to babies in the Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) approach, it's essential to prioritise their safety.
Peaches, known for their juicy sweetness and vibrant colour, can be a delightful addition to a baby's diet. However, caution must be exercised as they do pose a potential choking hazard.
Peaches are classified as a "firm" fruit, meaning they require adequate chewing skills to safely consume. The risk lies in their smooth, slippery texture, which may cause them to slide down a baby's throat before they are properly chewed.
To minimise this risk, it's crucial to ensure that the peach slices are appropriately soft and make sure it is a ripe fruit, cut into small, manageable pieces, and closely supervised during mealtime, in a safe eating environment.
As with any food, it's always a good choice to consult with your health visitor or healthcare professional before introducing peaches or any potentially problematic food into a baby's BLW diet.
Are canned peaches good for you
Canned peaches can be a convenient and nutritious option for babies, provided they are selected carefully. The canning process helps to preserve the fruit's vitamins and minerals, making canned peaches a good source of nutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
However, parents should opt for canned peaches that are packed in water or fruit juice rather than sugary syrups, which can be high in added sugars.
It is important to check the salt content and choose low-salt varieties when possible.
Moderation is key, as canned peaches should not replace fresh fruit in a baby's diet. When introduced thoughtfully, canned peaches can be a healthy addition to a varied, balanced weaning menu.
If you haven’t got a few tins of tinned fruit in your cupboard then it is an excellent choice to stock up as they are great to have in if you need to make a quick dessert or snack, Plus they have a long shelf life. Just make sure they are fruit in juice, not in syrup if you are serving to babies.
This is such a great quick baby led weaning snack, they must be tried, it is also a great way to introduce a stone fruit/raw fruits to your baby. The best way to served peaches are this way in my opinion.
Tinned peaches are so soft they are perfect for little gums, plus they have the peach skin removed. They can be cut up into bite-sized pieces from approx 8-9 months of age, its best to judge and wait until you think your little one is ready for smaller pieces. Just watch out for any allergic reaction.
These are a must try to make for your little ones summer dessert, they can be frozen too so if you make too many you can easily freeze the rest! See below to see how!
I have another great tinned peach tart recipe if you wanted a Danish-style pastry recipe!
Ingredient
Puff pastry sheet - Flaky puff pastry is great when bought from the supermarket ready rolled.
Peaches - These are great tinned to have in the cupboard and used whenever you may need for many delicious recipes! You could use ripe fresh peaches too if they are in peach season.
Melted unsalted butter - You could alternatively use a beaten egg if you prefer.
Freeze dried strawberries - These are optional but I love to use them in my recipes! You could use a little cinnamon instead.
Serving suggestion
An easy way to serve the peach puff pastry tarts is with some plain Greek yogurt, scoop of vanilla ice cream or as they are on their own as a sweet treat snack! You could try different combinations next time.
You could serve the peach tarts with a little fresh fruit peach puree, which you can store in the freezer in an ice cube tray. This way your little one can have pureed peaches at any time once defrosted.
The puff pastry peach tart would be great with an overnight oats pot or chia seed pudding too for dipping. They are great on the go snacks too, and easily packed away in lunch boxes for older children.
Other similar recipes you may like: Peach tartlets, vegetable tart or cinnamon pinwheels.
Storage instructions
The peach puffs can be stored in airtight containers and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or they can be kept at ambient temperature in a cool and dry spot in your kitchen in air lock containers if you prefer. They will keep like this for up to 2 days fresh!
You can freeze the easy peach turnovers in airlock containers, plastic wrap or freezer bags for up to 3 months!
To defrost the peach pastries you will need to place in an airtight container or freezer bag and leave in the fridge overnight until fully defrosted.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
The freeze dried strawberries that I use for this recipe are so delicious with no added sugar and I do use them in quite a few of my recipes, which is why I like to purchase a large bag of them, as I find you can only purchase a small amount in the supermarket.
Airtight containers are equally a must for storing the peach puffs. I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
The sheet pans I use is perfect for this recipe - it is non-stick (although I still line with parchment paper) and BPA free, easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Recipe | Easy Peach Puff Pastries Recipe For Baby and Toddler
Easy Peach Puff Pastries Recipe For Baby and Toddler
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by pre heating your oven to a medium heat of 180C or 350F degrees. Prepare your baking tray with baking parchment.
- Place your pastry on a flat surface and cut into 3 rectangles.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into equal rectangles In half to make 2 triangles.
- Place peach in the middle of each triangle and roll from one corner to the other until fully rolled.
- Using your fingers or a pastry brush, coat the pastries with the melted butter. Place onto the prepared baking tray.
- Pop in your pre-heated hot oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with the freeze dried strawberries when they are still warm, leave to cool and enjoy! They can be enjoyed at room temperature.
Notes
You could use other stone fruits if you have them in the fridge or in the cupboard, below are some other fruits that would work with this recipe!
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Tinned pears in juice
- Tinned apricot in juice
If you use gluten free pastry this is a great way for the peach puff pastry recipe to be gluten free, if you use ‘Just Roll’ pastry this is a great way of making the recipe vegan!
Check the packets of pastry if you decide to buy the pastry, as sometimes supermarket brands pastry is vegan friendly too!
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