What age can babies eat apple & pear sauce?

Apple & Pear Sauce is suitable from around 6 months. Every ingredient is prepared to the texture that suits 6 to 8 months.

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Apple & Pear Sauce

✓ From around 6 months

Gently stewed apple and pear, lightly sweetened by cooking — no added sugar, just pure fruit. Serve warm or chilled, alone or stirred into porridge.

Best for Snack
From 6 months
Ready in 20 min
Makes 3–4 servings
Vitamin C

Ingredients

Apple

2 medium, peeled & cored

Pear

2 medium, peeled & cored

How to prepare each ingredient for 6 to 8 months

Each line is the preparation guidance for that ingredient at your baby's age, taken from its own food guide.

Apple

Steam until soft, then blend into a smooth purée.

Pear

Steam until very tender, blend until completely smooth.

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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.