Yep, it’s baby food, but when my 13-year old turning-into-a-foodie son earnestly told me this fruity purée was the best thing I’d made in ages (hmmm…), I felt compelled to share. And to be honest, I’ve made 3 batches since because we all love the stuff – apple and strawberry seriously rock. I also guess it reminds us of a time when we did nothing else but eat, sleep, get hugs and collect kisses. The kids and hubby mix it into their morning yogurt while I pour it on my creamy overnight oats with a drizzle with almond butter. I guess the lesson here is that sometimes – often – simple is best.
Note: if you want to add a little sophistication to it, add a cardamom pod or two when cooking, it’s delish.
Ingredients
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into cubes
- 1 to 2 cups strawberries (frozen is fine), cut into halves – the quantity depends on how much of a strawberry taste you want
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large pot, place all the ingredients, toss them lightly and add 1 cup water
- Let simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the apples are completely cooked and soft. Let cool.
- Pour the cooked fruit into a high speed blender and blitz 30 seconds or until it is perfectly smooth
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. It goes wonderfully with yogurt, oatmeal or even with a swirl of cream in it