Fruits That Can Go In A Blender

Fruits That Can Go in a Blender

Oct 11, 2011 | By Julie Christensen

Any soft-fleshed fruit can go in a blender, although some perform better than others. Small flecks of peel remain, for example, if you puree grapes. Fresh apples and pears are usually too hard to puree, but they can be added if they've been cooked. Use fruit purees as the basis for many dishes, including ice cream, baby food and smoothies.

Tropical Fruit

Puree cubes of pineapple, avocado, banana, mango and papaya in the blender along with yogurt, juice and a bit of milk for a quick, delicious smoothie. Buy frozen tropical fruit mixes or use fresh fruit. When buying tropical fruit, look for fruit that is free of dark or soft spots and gives slightly to the touch. Slightly overripe bananas are best for pureeing.

Berries

Berries are loaded with antioxidants that may reduce your risk of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Blackberries contain the largest amounts of cancer-inhibiting compounds, followed by raspberries. Puree frozen or fresh blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries in the blender for making sauces, smoothies or fruit soup. Small seeds or flecks of peel may remain unprocessed in the final product. Filter these through a sieve if they bother you.

Stone Fruit

Throw chunks of very ripe peaches, apricots or plums in a blender for a sweet smoothie or fruit soup. Peel the fruit first and remove the pits. If fresh fruit is unavailable, substitute with canned or frozen fruit. Look for canned fruit sweetened with juice rather than sugar water or corn syrup. Pureed peaches or apricots make a sweet, mild baby food, as well.

Cooked Fruit

Fresh orchard fruits, such as apples and pears, have a crisp texture and don't puree well. However, if you peel, seed and cook these fruits until soft, they make delicious sauces when pureed. Make apple or pear sauce, butter or baby food. If you're feeling really ambitious, make a large batch and can it for later use.