Taste of Summer: Peach, nectarine and vanilla compote

What better way to kick off baby's summer taste buds than with peaches and nectarines? Add a little vanilla and you've got one happy, healthy baby.

For babies: 6 months and up
Note: this is after baby has been introduced to solids and can start mixing fruits. For more information read my page Starting solids

What's in it for bébé:
Peach is full of vitamin C and has lots of water and little sugar, making it ideal for hot summer days.  It's also very easy to digest for fragile babies' intestines.
Nectarine is not only filled with vitamins B3, C and E but also phosphorus, which helps baby's growing bones.
Vanilla helps babies to relax and prepare them for a good night's sleep.

You will need:
3 peaches
3 nectarines
1 vanilla pod (do NOT use vanilla essence as it contains alcohol, and you want your baby to taste pure vanilla. If you don't have vanilla pod, just skip it.)

Peel all the fruits and cut them into pieces. Scrape off the vanilla from the vanilla pod, using a sharp knife to cut it lengthwise. Put everything in a steamer basket and steam (If you are using Béaba Babycook, this is water level 1 and only use 1 teaspoon of the cooking liquid when mixing) then mix to a smooth purée.

This makes about 3x 3.5 oz/100g jars. One jar along with 4oz/120ml of milk (breast milk or your usual baby formula)  makes a balance afternoon meal for bébé.

Disclaimer: I am using the guidance of my wonderful Parisian pediatrician and the classic French book of Laurence Pernoud on how to raise your child. I am not a pediatrician nor a nutritionist, just a French mother sharing recipes. Always check with your own pediatrician especially if your baby has any allergies or health issues.

Don't steal! This is my own recipe, if you want to share it, please credit A la Maud.