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through the opening while using the measuring cup or a
dishtowel as a shield to prevent any splatter.
4. Once all the butter has been added, turn off blender and check
sauce for consistency. If overall consistency is too thick, blend
in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of hot water at a time.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately or
transfer to a double boiler to keep warm.
Nutritional information per serving [2 tablespoons (30 ml)]:
Calories 194 (95% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 2g • fat 21g • sat. fat 12g
• chol. 192mg • sod. 104mg • calc. 22mg • fiber 0g
Baby’s First Pears
Apples are an easy substitution.
Makes about 1½ cups (375 ml)
3
medium pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) cubes
1. Steam pears until completely fork tender, approximately
10 minutes in a stovetop steamer.
2. Put the steamed pears into the blender jar.
3. Select Low and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
Nutritional information per serving [1 ounce (28 g)]:
Calories 26 (2% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 0mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 1g
Baby’s First Butternut Squash
Packed with vitamins, butternut squash is sure to become one of
baby’s favourites.
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)
4
cups (1 L) cubed butternut squash
[about 1 pound (454 g)]
1. Steam butternut squash until completely fork tender,
approximately 15 to 20 minutes in a stovetop steamer.
2. Put the steamed squash into the blender jar with 3 tablespoons
(45 ml) of steaming liquid.
3. Select Low and blend until completely smooth, about
2 minutes.
Nutritional information per serving [1 ounce (28 g)]:
Calories 21 (2% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 22mg • fiber 1g
Sweetened Whipped Cream
The timer on the blender makes this recipe for whipped cream
foolproof.
Makes about 2 cups (500 ml)
2
cups (500 ml) heavy cream
¼
cup (60 ml) confectioners’ sugar
1
teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
