Crock Pot pears

Pears have been our newest food addition.  I initially was planning to make these on the stove top, but then totally ran out of time. It was one of those days where I got home a little early and decided to whip up some food before picking T up at daycare.  Well everything takes longer of course, and before I knew it I had to run.  It occurred to me that I had success making apple sauce in the crock pot, and that pears were similar and may work that way too.  I cut the pears in half, removed the pit and peel, then chopped into smaller pieces.  I tossed the pears into the crock pot on high with about 1/2C of water, and cooked for 2 hours or so.  I probably didn't need the water, and will either reduce or eliminate the next time I make pears.  After they were fully cooked and soft I tossed them in the baby bullet and pureed.  Make sure you let the food cool in the fridge before freezing.

T loves the pears, but they are pretty thin.  I've found that adding some baby oatmeal before heating (in a glass cup) helps thicken the consistency and allows her to eat it more efficiently.