Blueberries should be introduced to babies only after apples and pears. They need to be cooked with another fruit in order to produce a puree. Blueberries have a tough skin and must be strained through a food mill or sieve.

MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups ripe blueberries, picked over for stems
• 3 medium ripe Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 1 cup filtered water or fruit juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the blueberries, apples, and water in the pressure cooker.
2. Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes.
3. Quick release the pressure and remove the lid, tilting the pot away from you to avoid the escaping steam.
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mixture to a food mill or sieve set over a bowl and press the mixture through, discarding any solids.
5. Cool completely and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

GREAT COMBINATION:

• Combine 3 cups of blueberries, picked over for stems; 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and quartered; and 1 cup of water or juice. Cook at high pressure for 4 minutes. Quick release the pressure and strain the fruit.