Desserts
Apple puree (applesauce)
Apple puree (applesauce) is a delicate fruit puree made primarily from fresh apples, prepared by scraping, steaming, or blending. Apples are sweet and slightly sour in taste, cool in nature, and channel to the Spleen and Stomach meridians. They are known for promoting salivation, quenching thirst, clearing heat, relieving restlessness, strengthening the spleen, stopping diarrhea, and moistening the intestines. Apple puree has a fine texture that retains the nutritional components of apples while being easier to digest and absorb. Apples have a bidirectional regulatory effect — they can both relieve mild diarrhea and promote bowel movements. Apple puree is especially suitable as baby food, and for those with indigestion, mild diarrhea, or constipation.
Main Ingredients
- Fresh apple 1 piece (approx. 100-200g)
- Cooled boiled water (or warm water) As needed (to adjust consistency)
- Cinnamon powder A pinch (for aroma)
Steps
Peel the apple and cut into small pieces or small dices
Place the apple pieces in a bowl and steam for 5-10 minutes until soft
Place the steamed apple in a blender or food processor, add a small amount of warm water, and blend into a smooth puree.
TCM Notes
Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Nature & Meridians: Sweet and slightly sour, cool, channels to the Spleen and Stomach meridians. Promotes salivation and quenches thirst: Useful for dry mouth and sore throat. Clears heat and relieves restlessness: Useful for feverish thirst and anxiety. Strengthens the spleen and stops diarrhea: Useful for spleen-deficiency diarrhea. Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements: Apples have a bidirectional regulatory effect — they can both stop diarrhea and relieve constipation. Modern Nutrition Research: Digestive support: Organic acids (malic acid, citric acid, etc.) in apple puree stimulate gastric secretion, improve appetite, and aid digestion. Constipation relief: Apple puree is rich in dietary fiber and water, which lubricate the intestines and soften stools. Diarrhea relief: Pectin in apples absorbs excess water in the intestines, helping to relieve mild diarrhea. Nutritional supplementation: Apple puree is rich in vitamin C, zinc, phosphorus, and other nutrients. As baby food, it can prevent rickets. Blood sugar support: Dietary fiber in apple puree slows carbohydrate absorption, helping to reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes.
Suitable for：Infants and young children: Can be introduced as complementary food from around 6 months Those with poor digestion and loss of appetite Those with mild diarrhea (steamed apple puree is more effective) Those with constipation Those with dry mouth and sore throat (steamed apple puree) Generally suitable for most people as a daily nutritional supplement
Not suitable for：Those with high blood sugar or diabetes: Apple puree contains sugar and should be consumed with caution Those with weak gastrointestinal function or prone to diarrhea: Avoid excessive consumption to prevent加重 gastrointestinal burden Those with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold: Apples are cool in nature and should not be overconsumed Infants with constipation and hard stools: Apples have astringent properties; excessive consumption may worsen constipation Those allergic to apples: Avoid consumption to prevent allergic reactions such as itching and skin rashes
