Pineapple compote for baby

Pineapple can be offered at the start of weaning, in small amounts, well cooked and finely blended, especially at first. Since it is a somewhat fibrous and sometimes tangy fruit, it is best to start around 6 months, with very small portions mixed with a fruit like apple, and observe baby’s reaction.

For babies, it is preferable to serve pineapple cooked and blended so it is easier to digest and very soft. When baby is older and comfortable with pieces (around 9–12 months depending on their pace), you can offer a little very ripe raw pineapple, cut into small, very soft pieces. Go slowly the first time to make sure everything goes well.

Best option: ripe fresh pineapple.
Very convenient: plain frozen pineapple (100% pineapple, with no added sugar), perfect for making quick compotes.
Avoid for baby: canned pineapple in sweetened syrup, because it is very high in added sugars. Even rinsed, it remains sweeter than plain fruit!

No, you can make a compote with pineapple only, but it may be runnier and a little more acidic. Apple adds softness, sweetness, and helps create a very smooth texture. You can also vary it with pear, banana, mango… The important thing is to have already offered each fruit separately before mixing them.

In general, about 3.5 oz of compote (100 g) is a good amount for a 6-month-old baby (the equivalent of a small store-bought baby food jar). After that, adapt mostly to baby’s appetite: some babies will eat a little less, others a little more. If baby is still very hungry after the compote, it is better to increase the portion of savory purée or starches at the next meal!

Pineapple is a fibrous fruit. To get the smoothest possible texture, you should:
carefully remove the hard central part (the “core”),
remove the pineapple “eyes,”
blend for a long time with a little cooking juice or water,
if needed, pass the compote through a small fine-mesh strainer or sieve.
For babies who are very sensitive to textures, you can start with a larger proportion of apple than pineapple.

Yes, it is possible. Cut the pineapple and apple into small pieces and cook for about 8 minutes in a saucepan over medium-high heat, until very soft. Then blend (with a little water if needed) to adjust the texture.

Pineapple can sometimes cause redness around the mouth or on the skin because of its acidity and because it releases histamine. If the patches are significant, spread, or are accompanied by other symptoms (swelling, breathing difficulties, vomiting, etc.), consult a doctor or emergency medical service.
If it is only mild redness, you can set pineapple aside for a while and ask your pediatrician’s advice before offering it again, in a very small amount.