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Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree
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Butternut Squash Puree

Homemade butternut squash baby food puree is a delicious and nutritious way to introduce solids to your baby.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Baby Food
Cuisine: American
Servings: 25 ounces
Calories: 14kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cut the butternut squash in half from top to bottom and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
  • Place both sides of the squash flesh side up on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet (for easier cleanup). Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for several minutes.
  • With a spoon, scrape out soft pulp into a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Cool and serve. See notes for storage and freezing instructions.

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Notes

Storage: You can store this puree in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
Freezing: Butternut squash puree can be frozen for up to 3 months. Here’s how:
  • Once cooled, spoon squash puree into a freezer safe storage container or in individual servings in silicon freezer cubes.
  • Place the lid on the container and label with the recipe name and date.
  • If you want to transfer to a bag to save room in your freezer, allow to freeze overnight and then pop out the cubes and transfer to a zipper bag, label and freeze for up to 3 months. 
Other Methods for Cooking Butternut Squash: 
  • Boiling Method: Peel and chop butternut squash into relatively even sized cubes. Place in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Puree in a food processor as directed in the recipe card below. 
  • Steaming Method: Place one peeled and chopped butternut squash in a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water. Steam for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Puree in food processor as directed in recipe card below. 
Tools for This Recipe (affiliate links): Baking Sheet | Food Processor | Freezer Cubes

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3189IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg