Pear & Prune Puree for Toddler Constipation (Easy Fruit Lax Recipe)
A simple pear and prune puree made with whole food ingredients, often used as a gentle, food-based option to support mild constipation and regular bowel movements in toddlers. Naturally sweet, easy to prepare, and perfect for serving on its own or added to toast or oatmeal.
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Servings: 1.5 cups
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 pear core removed, leave peel on
- ½ cup prunes pitted
- ¼ cup dates pitted
- 1 cup apple juice or half apple, juice half water
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optioinal
Instructions
- Wash the pear, remove the core, and chop into small pieces, leaving the skin on.
- Add the chopped pear, prunes, dates, and apple juice (or half apple juice, half water) to a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is very soft and the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend to your desired consistency using a blender, food processor or immersion blender (leave slightly textured if preferred). I like to leave it a bit lumpy.
- Allow to cool fully before serving or storing.
Notes
This recipe makes about 1.5 cups.
Start slow serving this mixture, up to about 1 tablespoon, and then adjust as needed.