Baby Bens Bodacious Fruit Puree

• 6 ounces, weight Unsulfured Dried Apricots, Chopped
• 3 whole Sweet Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Chopped
• 3 whole Pears, Peeled, Cored, And Chopped
• 1 whole Vanilla Bean, Split
• 6 Tablespoons Unsweeted Apple Juice
• 4 Tablespoons Water

1. 1.
2. Place apricots, apples, and liquids in a sauce pan.
3. Scrape in vanilla bean seeds and add those and the pod.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 6 minutes.
5. 2.
6. Stir in pears.
7. Cover and simmer for an additional 4 minutes.
8. 3.
9. Remove vanilla pod and puree fruit and juices together until the desired consistency is achieved.
10. Note: This is also a fun recipe to play with.
11. If youd like to replace the apples with something else, go for it.
12. Firmer fruit should be simmered with the apricots before the pears are added in.
13. Softer fruits may have to be added with or after the pears.
14. Its fabulous with cherries or blueberries.

sweet apples, vanilla bean, apple juice, water

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/baby-bene28099s-bodacious-fruit-puree/ (may not work)