Roasted Summer Stone Fruit Mash

Vegetarian & Gluten-Free · 6m+ Tiny Tasters & Toddlers · en

Celebrate summer with this incredibly easy baked stone fruit compote! Naturally sweetened and roasted until tender, it's perfect for spoon-feeding babies or stirring into toddler yogurt.

Choose stone fruits that give slightly when gently pressed; they will be the sweetest and most flavorful for roasting.
If your plums are particularly tart, try adding a small spoonful of unsweetened apple puree to balance the flavor naturally.
For Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), you can offer the roasted wedges whole before mashing, as they will be extremely soft and manageable for little gums.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 6
Age: 6m+ Tiny Tasters & Toddlers

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Ingredients

ripe peaches (pitted and sliced) — 300 g / 2 cups · Leave the skin on for extra fiber
ripe plums (pitted and sliced) — 200 g / 1.5 cups
melted coconut oil or unsalted butter — 15 ml / 1 tbsp
ground cinnamon — 2 g / ½ tsp
alcohol-free vanilla extract — 2 ml / ½ tsp

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Steps

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash the peaches and plums thoroughly. Cut them in half, remove the pits, and slice into thick wedges. Leave the skins on, as they contain valuable nutrients and fiber.
Place the fruit wedges into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the melted coconut oil, sprinkle with ground cinnamon, and add the vanilla extract. Toss gently until the fruit is evenly coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. You will know it is ready when the fruit is very tender, bubbling in its own juices, and the skins start to wrinkle.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Mash the roasted fruit with a fork for a chunky toddler texture, or blend it into a smooth puree for younger babies. Serve warm or chilled!

Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze this roasted fruit mash?

Yes! You can portion the cooled mash into silicone ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving to your baby.

Should I peel the fruit for babies?

Roasting softens the skin significantly, making it safe and easy to mash or blend. However, for very young babies (6 months) who are just starting solids, you can easily pinch the skins off after roasting if you prefer a perfectly smooth puree.

How can I serve this to a toddler?

Toddlers love this mash stirred into whole milk plain yogurt, swirled into morning oatmeal, or served as a naturally sweet dip for whole grain crackers.

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