IDDSI Level 4 Pureed Apricot

Apricots

Author: Bernadette Eriksen

Category: Fruit

Keyword: Level 4 pureed dysphagia diet, pureed fruits

Prep Time: 8

Set Time: 2

Servings: 300 g

Ingredients

▢ 300 g Apricots in Juices, canned, drained
▢ 3 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ Cooking Spray

Equipment

Robot Coupe Blixer 3 or 4 or Stick Blender / Food Processor
Shape It Sliced Fruit Mould and Lid
Shape It Half Sphere Mould 12mL and Lid
Shape It Half Sphere Mould 5mL and Lid
Rubber Spatulas Small or Medium
Electronic Scales

Ingredients

▢ 300 g Apricots in Juices, canned, drained
▢ 3 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ Cooking Spray

Instructions

1. Cook & Puree Food

Drain the apricots through a sieve and shake off excess juices.
Weigh ingredients.
Place apricots in a blender or food processor. Puree on high until smooth, scraping down sides as required.

2. Activate Shape It Powder

Place pureed apricots and Shape It Powder into a saucepan, bring to the boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring as required.

3. Pour into Mould & Set

Lightly spray the Shape It Sliced Fruit Mould or either of the Half Sphere Moulds, or line a container with baking paper.
Pour the mixture into prepared Shape It Mould or container to desired thickness and spread evenly with a spatula.

4. Store of Serve

Store covered in the fridge or remove from mould and prepare to serve.
Before serving, test for IDDSI Level 4 Pureed: To test, use the Spoon Tilt Test and Fork Drip Test. It should be smooth and free of lumps. For more information on IDDSI testing, click here.

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