Butternut Squash Puree

Why This Recipe Works

• An easy recipe
• Butternut Squash is naturally low in sodium and a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and a source of Vitamin E.
• Perfect for young and old

Step-by-step instructions

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Butternut Puree, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.

Prep: Remove the skin/peel and the seeds from the butternut, and cut into cubes.

Step one: Place the cubed butternut in a saucepan with water.

Step two: Cover, with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until the butternut is tender.

Step three: Drain, reserving the liquid.

Step four: Blend your butternut (with spices) if you are using it until a smooth texture is achieved, add liquid as needed to reach a velvety smooth consistency. You can use either a blender or a food processor for this step. If you are making this for your baby stop at this step.

Top Tips

Here is how you can make this Butternut Puree perfectly every time!

• For a richer flavor you can roast the butternut squash on a baking sheet in the oven until tender, instead of cooking it with water on the stovetop.
• Freeze portions of your butternut purée in ice cube trays or baby food trays.

FAQs

Ways to use butternut squash puree

• Combine with other baby purées
• Enjoy as a side dish with roast meats, fish or chicken or baked lamb chops.
• Pair with poached chicken breast
• Stuffed pasta
• Stir through baby pasta or mac and cheese
• Use in the batter for pumpkin muffins or pumpkin pancakes.
• Combine with apple puree for a delicious side to roast pork

• ½ butternut 500 grams
• 1 cup water

Optional

• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teasponn nutmeg
• 50 grams butter

• Remove the skin and the seeds from the butternut, and cut into cubes.
• Place the cubed butternut in a saucepan with water.
• Cover, with a lid, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until the butternut is tender.
• Drain, reserving the liquid.
• Blend your butternut (with spices) if you are using it until a smooth texture is achieved, add liquid as needed to reach a velvety smooth consistency. You can use either a blender or a food processor for this step. If you are making this for your baby stop at this step.
• If you are adding butter add cubed butter to the smooth puree and blend until it is well mixed.
• Taste and salt as needed for a family meal.

• Yield: 1 cup of butternut squash purée
• For a richer flavor you can roast the butternut squash on a baking sheet in the oven until tender, instead of cooking it with water on the stovetop.
• This recipe will work just as well with pumpkin.
• Freeze portions of your butternut purée in ice cube trays or baby food trays.
• Choose a good butternut squash: Look for a firm butternut squash that is evenly beige in colour, and its stalk stump should be in place (a squash with its stalk in place will last longer)