Raspberry Puree

Raspberry Puree is not just for babies! Use it in cocktails, desserts, baking or swirl it through oatmeal, yoghurt or ice-cream.

What is Raspberry Puree?

Raspberry puree is simply raspberries blended and sieved to produce a beautifully smooth and vibrant sauce. 

How to Make Raspberry Puree 

You can make raspberry puree using either frozen or fresh raspberries. Both work well but produce a slightly different flavour profile and colour. Puree made with frozen raspberries is noticeably darker in colour and has a less vibrant taste. However, frozen berries are available all year round, are often cheaper and the flavour is more consistent. 

Using Fresh Berries

To make a puree using fresh raspberries… 

1. Blend raspberries until pureed
2. Sieve, using a fine-mesh strainer to remove the seeds.

Using Frozen Berries

To make a puree using frozen raspberries…

1. Thaw raspberries in a fine-meshed strainer placed over a large bowl.
2. Push raspberries through the strainer to remove seeds.

How to Sweeten

If you are looking for a sweeter puree, perhaps if you are using it a sauce for desserts or cocktail, you can add a little sugar. Once the raspberries are strained, stir in a tsp of sugar at a time until you have the sweetness desired. (Sugar should NOT be added if using as a baby puree.) 

How to Thicken 

If you a looking for a thicker sauce you can reduce the puree. Put the puree in a small saucepan, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for a few minutes, or until desired thickness.  

Raspberry Puree Uses

• Baby puree (mixed with other purees)
• Mix into yoghurt
• Added to smoothies or milk
• Stir into oatmeal/porridge
• Use in baking and desserts (muffins, bread, cakes, cheesecakes, buttercream, whipped cream etc)
• Use as a sauce (drizzle over chocolate cake, other desserts, pancakes or waffles)
• Add to cocktails / mocktails 

Raspberry Puree for Babies

Raspberry puree is very thin, more like a sauce. For that reason, it makes a good mixing puree rather than a stand-alone one. Mix it with a variety of other fruit purees or stir it through oatmeal or yoghurt. Some suggestions include…

• Raspberry and Apple 
• Raspberry and Banana
• Raspberry and Pear
• Peach and Strawberry
• Raspberry and Yoghurt
• Raspberry and Oatmeal

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerating: Store leftover raspberry puree in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.
• Freeze: Transfer the puree into ice-cube trays and once fully frozen, quickly pop them all out and place into a freezer bag or container. Return to the freezer and store for up to 3 months. (Freezing it this way allows you to take out small portions as needed.) Thaw in the refrigerator.

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Raspberry Puree

Raspberry Puree is not just for babies! Use it in cocktails, desserts, baking or swirl it through oatmeal, yoghurt or ice-cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves:4

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Equipment

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  Fine Mesh Strainer
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  Blender (if using fresh berries)

Ingredients

• ▢ 500g (4 cups) Raspberries SEE NOTE 1

Instructions

• Add raspberries to a blender and blitz until pureed.
• Pour the pureed raspberries through a fine-meshed strainer placed over a large bowl. Use the back of a spoon to push all the puree through. All you should be left with, in the strainer, is the seeds.

Recipe Notes

Raspberries: You can use fresh or frozen raspberries. If using frozen there is no need to blend the raspberries as they break down when defrosted. Simply thaw the raspberries in a fine-meshed strainer placed over a large bowl. Push the raspberries through the strainer to remove seeds.

Want a Sweeter Puree?: Add a tsp of sugar to the strained puree and stir until dissolved. Continue to add 1 tsp at a time until you reach desired sweetness. (do not sweeten if serving a baby)

Want a Thicker Puree?: You can reduce the puree by placing it in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for a few minutes, or until desired thickness.  

Makes approx 1 cup of sauce

Nutritional information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 

Nutrition Facts

Raspberry Puree

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 189mg5%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 8g32%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 41IU1%

Vitamin C 33mg40%

Calcium 31mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Dessert, Puree, Sauce

Cuisine:Western

Keyword:Raspberry Puree, Raspberry Sauce

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