Paw Paw

Author: Bernadette Eriksen

Category: Fruit

Keyword: Level 4 pureed dysphagia diet, pureed fruits

Prep Time: 8

Set Time: 2

Servings: 400 g

Ingredients

▢ 400 g Paw Paw, fresh, seeds removed
▢ 4 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ Cooking spray

Equipment

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
Robot Coupe Blixer 3 or 4 or Stick Blender / Food Processor
Electronic Scales

Ingredients

▢ 400 g Paw Paw, fresh, seeds removed
▢ 4 g Shape It Powder or use Shape It Scoop, see notes
▢ Cooking spray

Instructions

Cook & Puree Food

Weigh ingredients.
Place paw paw in a blender or food processor. Puree on high until smooth, scraping down sides as required.
Pass puree paw paw through a fine sieve to remove any seeds and to achieve a smoother consistency.

Activate Shape It Powder

Place pureed paw paw 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.

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.
Cover with Mould Lid or cling film and refrigerate until set.

Store or Serve

Store covered in fridge or remove from mould and 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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