Steps In Making Puree For Seniors + Fruit Puree Recipes
Introduction
Pureeing food for seniors is a great idea if they have difficulty chewing and need assistance with their diet. This food is easy to swallow and the taste is usually well-liked because it’s mixed with other flavors. The process can be done by hand or in a blender, depending on your preference.
Steps In Making Puree For Seniors
1. Chop up vegetables, meat, fruits, etc., into small pieces so they’ll fit inside of a blender jar easier. Put them in the blender jar container but avoid overfilling it. The food will expand as it gets pureed, so make sure the container is only half full.
2. Turn on the blender and press it down to the bottom of the container so you can see all of the ingredients. If you do not see all the ingredients, turn off the blender and move some around until you can see all of them.
3. Puree for 10 to 30 seconds. Use a spoon to taste if needed until you’re satisfied with how it tastes. Serve immediately after blending is complete.
4. If you are using an electric blender, make sure it’s plugged in and turned on before plugging in the blender. Some are not plugged in when they are turned off, which can cause the motor to run too long. This can cause it to melt or burn out. You can also stick a thermometer in the middle of the food to check the temperature to see if it’s safe for consumption.
5. If you’re using a blender, make sure it is turned off before removing the lid from the blender container. Sudden movement could cause hot liquid to knock over your blender container, which could result in burns or injury because of mold or bacteria growth after prolonged contact with food components.
5 Fruit Puree Recipes For Seniors
1. Apple Puree
This is, perhaps, the easiest puree to make.
a. Peel and core 4 apples. Chop them into small pieces, roughly 1/2 inch each.
b. Place the apples into a pot; add enough water to cover the apples about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch deep (use less or more water depending upon how thick you like it).
c. Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes (you can also bake in the oven at 375° F for 45 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
d. Transfer to a blender container; puree for 10-30 seconds until smooth.
e. Pour apple puree into a bowl and serve.
f. To store, pour the puree into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
2. Banana Puree
Banana puree can be served over ice cream, pancakes, brown rice, oatmeal, millet, flax seed cereal, etc.
a. Peel and slice 4 ripe bananas into quarters (peeling them first saves you from having to clean the bananas and your blender container later). Put into a pot; add enough water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep (use less or more water depending upon how thick you like it).
b. Bring the pot to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes (you can also bake in the oven at 375° F for 15 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
c. Place in a blender container; puree for 10-30 seconds until smooth.
d. Place the banana puree in a bowl and serve.
3. Nectarine Puree
This is a fruit that makes a great puree because it’s very high in sugar content – just the kind that your grandmother would have enjoyed! Adding a bit of honey to this recipe can sweeten things up too.
a. Peel and slice a nectarine into half moons (peeling them first saves you from having to clean the nectarines and your blender container later). Place into pot; add enough water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep (use less or more water depending upon how thick you like it).
b. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes (you can also bake in the oven at 375° F for 30 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
c. Place in a blender container; puree for 10-30 seconds until smooth.
d. Pour the nectarine puree into the bowl or glass dish you desire and serve immediately.
e. To store, pour the puree into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
4. Peach Puree
Peaches are a great blendable fruit that can be used in many fruit puree recipes. When peaches are ripe, they make for great purees because their flavors really shine through.
a. Peel and slice 2 to 3 peaches into small pieces (peeling them first saves you from having to clean the peaches and your blender container later). Place into pot; add enough water to cover the 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep (use less or more water depending upon how thick you like it).
b. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes (you can also bake in the oven at 375° F for 15 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
c. Place in a blender container; puree for 10-30 seconds until smooth.
d. Pour peach puree into the bowl or glass dish you desire and serve immediately.
e. To store, pour the puree into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
5. Blueberry Puree
Blueberries are one of the most popular fruits, which is probably because they’re so delicious! Blueberries are sweet yet tart, making them a favorite among children and adults alike. They’re best when they’re fresh but can still be made into great blends if they’re not in season (this recipe works best if they’re in season, though).
a. Peel and slice 2 cups of blueberries (peeling them first saves you from having to clean the blueberries and your blender container later). Place into pot; add enough water to cover 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep (use less or more water depending upon how thick you like it).
b. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes (you can also bake in the oven at 375° F for 30 minutes) Remove from heat; let cool slightly.
c. Place in a blender container; puree for 10-30 seconds until smooth.
d. Pour blueberry puree into the bowl or glass dish you desire and serve immediately.
e. To store, pour the puree into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Conclusion
Fruit purees are a great way to use the harvest of the fruit season. They are also great for seniors because they are low in calories and sugar, thus making them healthy for everyone! These fruit puree recipes are easy to make with basic kitchen equipment and will leave you with some great puree dishes to enjoy.