{"id":8583,"date":"2025-04-24T09:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T07:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=8583"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:33:56","slug":"butternut-squash-corn-puree-baby-4-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/butternut-squash-corn-puree-baby-4-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Butternut Squash and Corn pur\u00e9e for baby (From 4 Months)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today we\u2019re making a super smooth and colorful pur\u00e9e: butternut squash and corn for baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This easy and quick recipe brings together the natural sweetness of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/babyfood\/baby-food-recipes\/ingredient\/vegetables\/corn\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"464\">corn<\/a> with the velvety softness of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/babyfood\/baby-food-recipes\/ingredient\/vegetables\/butternut-squash\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"166\">butternut squash<\/a>, already one of the gentlest vegetables to introduce in baby&#8217;s diet. Together, they make a perfect combo for babies starting solids from 4 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The texture is silky and slightly creamy, just right for those tiny taste buds discovering new flavors. Butternut squash is well-known for being easy to digest, making this pur\u00e9e ideal for gently beginning the journey into solid foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, this recipe is super simple to make, uses just a few easy-to-find ingredients, and is a hit with both little ones and grown-ups. So, shall we start prepping this beautiful golden pur\u00e9e? \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one 180g (6 oz) serving of pur\u00e9e:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>120g (about 4.2 oz) peeled butternut squash<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>65g (about 2.3 oz) corn (cooked or canned, unsalted)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by peeling your butternut squash. It\u2019s not the easiest task, but as always, I use my favorite serrated peeler, it&#8217;s just <em>magical<\/em> and makes the job much easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, cut the squash into small cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/courge-butternut-pour-bebe.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/courge-butternut-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut squash cubes before steaming \u2013 perfect for baby pur\u00e9e\" class=\"wp-image-11280\" title=\"Butternut squash cubes before steaming \u2013 perfect for baby pur\u00e9e\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s steam! Cook the butternut squash for <strong>12 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the meantime, drain the corn and place the kernels into your blender.<br>(I use jarred cooked corn, but you can absolutely use fresh corn and steam it along with the butternut squash.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the squash is cooked, add it to the blender with the corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blend on high speed, adding a little bit of cooking water if needed, until you reach the desired smooth and creamy consistency!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/puree-courge-butternut-mais-mixee-pour-bebe.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/puree-courge-butternut-mais-mixee-pour-bebe.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut squash and corn pur\u00e9e for baby after blending \u2013 smooth and naturally sweet\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-11281\" title=\"Butternut squash and corn pur\u00e9e for baby after blending \u2013 smooth and naturally sweet\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the texture isn\u2019t as smooth as you\u2019d like and the pur\u00e9e feels slightly grainy due to the corn kernels, feel free to pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to get the smoothest possible consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s it, your pur\u00e9e is ready! Let it cool down to room temperature before serving it to your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy, baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the fridge<\/strong><br>Place the butternut squash and corn pur\u00e9e in an airtight container. It can be stored for <strong>2 to 3 days<\/strong> in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a water bath or in the microwave before serving (be sure to stir well and check the temperature to avoid any hot spots!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the freezer<\/strong><br>You can freeze the pur\u00e9e in small portions using baby food containers or an ice cube tray, perfect for the early stages of weaning!<br><strong>Defrost<\/strong> in the fridge overnight or gently warm it up in a water bath just before mealtime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we\u2019re making a super smooth and colorful pur\u00e9e: butternut squash and corn for baby! 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