Jam! a word which brings bright smile in every kid’s face. But being filled with colors and preservatives store bought jams should be a big NO. Here comes a yummy natural jam recipe – beetroot jam for kids, which can fulfill your kid’s desire and aid several health benefits at the same time. A win-win situation 🙂 This recipe is suitable for babies above 1 year. Beetroots are rich in fiber, iron, vitamin C and much more. Hence, it’s the best energy rich superfood for kids.
Beetroot Jam for Kids
Ingredients:
- Beetroot – 2
- Jaggery powder – 1/4 Cup
- Lemon Juice – 1 Tsp
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Method:
1. Wash, peel and chop beetroot into small cubes.
2. In a pan, add beetroot and 1 cup of water.
3. Cover and cook for 5 -10 minutes.
4. Transfer cooked beetroot to grinding jar and add lemon juice.
5. Blend until pureed.
6. Transfer to a pan and stir.
7. Add jaggery.
8. Stir and cook until required consistency is obtained.
We have added jaggery as a natural sweetener in this recipe. Jaggery is calcium, vitamin B and iron rich, Jaggery is good to boost immunity. The complete combo is good for preventing anemia. For younger babies above 6 months and below 1 year, the same recipe can be made with no jaggery.
Beetroot Jam for Kids
Ingredients
- Beetroot - 2
- Jaggery powder - 1/4 Cup
- Lemon Juice - 1 Tsp
Instructions
- Wash, peel and chop beetroot into small cubes.
- In a pan, add beetroot and 1 cup of water.
- Cover and cook for 5 -10 minutes.
- Transfer cooked beetroot to grinding jar and add lemon juice.
- Blend until pureed.
- Transfer to a pan and stir.
- Add jaggery.
- Stir and cook until required consistency is obtained.
Wondering how to get organic jaggery? Don’t worry, we’ll deliver it straight to your doorstep.
Hi Dr. Hema Priya, Can we steam beetroot pieces and add in blender instead of cooking them?
Yes, you can steam the beets and blend Reshma.
Hi mam myself selvi davidraj, my daughter age 2 and half yrs.please advice best thoothpastefor her.thank you
Hi Selvi,
Please opt for non-fluoride, kid safe toothpaste. If baby has cavity issues, have a word with a dentist regarding toothpaste selection.
For how many days, it may be stored? I made watermelon jam once bt it got rotten soon inspite of adding lemin juice as preservative.
It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a week. Better to finish in 3 to 5 days or please make fresh for the baby 🙂 Fresh foods are always the best for babies.