This easy sweet potato apple puree for baby is a naturally sweet and creamy baby food that requires only a few simple ingredients. Once steamed until soft, sweet potato and apple blend together into a smooth texture that’s easy to adjust as your baby progresses with solids.
Sweet potato and apple were two ingredients I often had at home, which made this combination really convenient when my little one started solids. I could simply peel, steam and blend them with a little warm water — an easy option when I wanted to add some variety without making the meal too complicated.
Suitable for: Around 6 months+
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 1–2 baby portions
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Apple Puree
You only need three simple ingredients:
- ½ small sweet potato
- ½ medium apple
- 2–4 tbsp warm water, as needed
Sweet potato and apple make a naturally sweet and creamy combination, with the apple adding a light fruity flavour to the meal.
How to Make Sweet Potato Apple Puree for Baby
1. Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and wash the sweet potato before cutting it into small pieces.
Peel the apple, remove the core and seeds, then cut it into small pieces.
2. Steam Until Soft
Steam the sweet potato and apple for around 15–20 minutes, or until both are completely soft and easy to mash with a fork.
3. Blend Until Smooth
Transfer the cooked sweet potato and apple into a baby food blender.
Add warm water gradually and blend until you reach your baby’s preferred consistency.
4. Serve Warm
Transfer the sweet potato apple puree for baby into a clean baby bowl and allow it to cool before serving.
There’s no need to add sugar or other sweeteners, as the ingredients already have plenty of natural sweetness.
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An Easier Way: Using a Daewoo Baby Food Maker
On busy days, I like anything that can reduce the number of steps and things I need to wash. A Daewoo Baby Food Maker can be especially convenient because it combines steaming and blending in one machine.
For this sweet potato apple puree, simply prepare and cut the ingredients into smaller pieces, place them into the food maker to steam until soft, then blend them directly in the same machine until you reach your baby’s preferred consistency.
Why I Like a 2-in-1 Baby Food Maker
- Steam and blend in one machine – no need to use a separate steamer and blender.
- Less washing up – especially helpful when preparing baby food regularly.
- Easy for small portions – convenient when you only need one or two baby servings.
- Adjustable texture – blend smoother for early solids or gradually leave more texture as your baby progresses.
- Useful for meal prep – works for vegetables, fruits and other baby food combinations.
Mum Tip
I like this combination because both ingredients are naturally sweet, so there’s really no need to add anything else.
Sweet potato can make the puree quite thick, so I usually add the water little by little while blending until I get the texture I want.
How to Choose Sweet Potato and Apple for Baby Puree
For sweet potato, choose one that:
- Feels firm
- Has relatively smooth, fresh-looking skin
- Has no soft or spoiled areas
For apple, choose one that:
- Feels firm and fresh
- Has no bruised or spoiled areas
- Is ripe and naturally sweet
What Texture Should Sweet Potato Apple Puree Be?
For babies just starting solids:
Blend thoroughly with enough warm water to create a smooth consistency.
As baby progresses:
Use less water and gradually make the puree thicker.
How to Store Sweet Potato Apple Puree
Cool any portion you’re keeping promptly and transfer it into a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator.
I personally prefer preparing baby puree in smaller portions. If I make extra, I portion it before storing so I can easily take out only what I need for each meal.
What Can I Mix With Sweet Potato Apple Puree?
Some easy combinations include:
- Sweet Potato + Apple + Carrot
- Sweet Potato + Apple + Pumpkin
- Sweet Potato + Apple + Banana
- Sweet Potato + Apple + Oats
- Sweet Potato + Apple + Avocado
SHOP SY PICKS
These are the simple tools I use at home to make baby food prep quicker and easier. Nothing fancy, just a few practical essentials that make cooking, portioning and storing meals much more convenient.
Perfect for blending baby food smoothly. Makes preparing homemade purees quick, easy and convenient for everyday meals.
Perfect for storing and portioning baby meals. Keeps each serving organised and makes freezing and meal prep much easier.
Perfect for freezing baby food portions. Makes storing homemade purees simple, organised and convenient for everyday meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
This article shares my personal experience and general information and should not replace individual medical or feeding advice. Babies develop at different rates. Speak with your child’s healthcare professional before starting solids if you have concerns about developmental readiness, growth, allergies or feeding.
About the author
SY is a mum of one and the founder of PicksBySY. Like many mums, she’s constantly learning, discovering and figuring things out as her little one grows. She created PicksBySY to share her real parenting experiences, useful finds and everyday discoveries – from baby milestones and toddler life to family activities and products she genuinely uses and loves.
