I have been making this pear rice pudding for Mini Jones since he was around 8-9 months old. During that time, Mini Jones decided he loved vegetables, but was not so keen on fruit, so I was after ways of hiding it in amongst other ingredients – especially pears, as I was often told pears help with that common problem of constipation. I was also experimenting with trying to give him more at supper time in the hope he would sleep for longer during the night. My hopes were high when he demolished this, but alas, we didn’t get that hoped for solid nights sleep… Still, at least he had a good meal – and ate some pear!
Tips:
Dairy Free I have made the pear rice pudding using only water and it still tastes great!
Leftovers Make sure you cool the rice quickly. I spread any leftovers out on a plate, then once cool place in the fridge.
Pear Rice Pudding
Author: Robyn
Naturally sweetened with pear and dates, this rice pudding is not only a great baby led weaning recipe, but one the whole family enjoy!
Ingredients
- ¼ c (50g) rice
- ¾ c (180 ml) water
- ⅔ c (160 ml) milk
- 1 small pear peeled, cored and roughly diced
- 3 dates stones removed and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place rice in small saucepan and cover with the water and milk, bring to the boil, add the pear and dates and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every so often to make sure the rice doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan, adding more milk or water if it gets too thick.
- Cook until both the rice and pear are very soft. Mash with a fork to get suitable texture - for younger babies almost to a puree, for older ones a little more texture if they are ready for it.
- Serve slightly warm, or cold (Mini Jones loves this cold for breakfast!)
Notes
If you prefer a creamier rice pudding, use ¾ c (180ml) milk and ⅔ c (160ml) water.
Nutritional calculation is based on 6 baby led weaning servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 14mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
HAVE YOU MADE THIS RECIPE?
I'd love to see your creation!
Tag me! #atmrsjoneskitchen
Tag me! @atmrsjoneskitchen
Or just leave a comment below!
Shelby says
How do you think brown rice would do with this?
Robyn says
Brown rice would be lovely in this rice pudding! I suggest cooking the brown rice fully before adding it to the pear and dates. Cook the pear and dates in the water, then when soft add the cooked rice and milk and simmer until thick and the rice heated through (if you’ve let it cool.)
A says
Can you please tell me how many raisins I can substitute for the 3 dates?
Thanks a lot for your help
Robyn says
I would use a small tablespoon (not heaped) of raisins in place of the dates – approx 20 raisins. Roughly chop them before adding to the pan with the rice and pear, as raisins don’t break down as easily as the dates do. Hope this helps!
A says
Thank you Robyn! It sure does help. I had no idea how many raisins to put. Is that the usual equivalent for raisins and dates for all recipes? If you happen to have a chart that includes equivalents of dates for fruits to use for sweetening for recipes like prunes, bananas etc. very handy and can get it to me without a problem, can you please send it to me? I am trying to substitute for someone who needs to watch sugar.
If not, this was a huge help, as was the recipe. Thanks so much.
Robyn says
It depends on how sweet you like things, and if you are substituting in baked goods – I would hesitate to use this substitution in say cakes or cookies, as it could impact the texture. I’m afraid I don’t have a chart, but if you have any specific questions about substituting things, send me an email and I would be more than happy to try and help you – no promises, but I’ll try my best 🙂
A says
Thank you! I will let you know when I have specific questions. I really appreciate it.
Cheryl Taylor says
Can this be frozen please
Robyn says
Hi Cheryl, great questions – I’m pretty sure that I have frozen this rice pudding, but to double check I’ll make some and freeze it, then let you know for certain!
Robyn says
Yes you can freeze this rice pudding! Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat in a pan or microwave until heated through – you will need to add a little more water when heating. Hope this helps! Robyn
Karen says
Hi Robyn
Can I ask if you use American cup sizes? I’m from the UK, thanks 🙂
Robyn says
Hi Karen,
Yes it is in American cups.
I have actually just refined the recipe so it is now all in grams or cups – so 50g rice to 160ml milk and 180ml water (you can use 180ml milk and 160ml water if you prefer a slightly creamier rice pudding).
I hope you like the recipe 🙂
Thanks, Robyn
Michelle says
Thank you for sharing this recipe, I just made for my grandson (7mths) and used oat milk. I have even put a serve away for myself. 🙂
Robyn says
That’s so good to hear Michelle, thanks for letting me know 🙂