Slightly sweet and slightly savoury, pumpkin can be prepared through multiple simple methods, and can be introduced to babies from 6 months.

This recipe can be used to prepare other starchy vegetables such as sweet potato, white potato and parsnip. 

Allergens: Nil 

Age: Suitable from 6 months 

Pumpkin (and other starchy vegetable) Puree 

Ingredients

• Pumpkin (butternut/kent/jarrahdale) 

Method

1. Before preparing food for baby, wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds 

2. Wash pumpkin skin under cold water

3. Remove skin, seeds and cut pumpkin into rough 2cm x 2cm cubes

4. Pumpkin puree can prepared using the stovetop, microwave or in a steamer basket 

5. Stovetop method: place cut pumpkin and ~2 tablespoons water into a small pot. Place the lid on and simmer for 7-10 minutes until softened. 

6. Microwave method: place cut pumpkin and ~2 tablespoons water into a microwave safe glass jug or silicon dish. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, repeat in 1 minute blocks until softened. 

7. Steamer basket method: place cut pumpkin into steamer (follow appliance directions) and leave to steam for ~5 minutes until softened. 

8. Allow to cool slightly before placing into a small blender. Combine pumpkin and liquid from cooking. Blend until smooth. 

9. Be sure to check the temperature before serving to baby. 

Serving Suggestions

Blend with less liquid and /or and use a fork to mash instead of blending for babies transiting to Stage 2 and Stage 3.