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.

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.