Just about any kind of cranberries can be used for this recipe. If you don't want to use fresh ones, the canned varieties are fine — jellied cranberries won't even need cooking or puréeing before serving. If using canned whole-berry cranberries, run the berries through a blender or food processor before serving.

• Mix the water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook at a high temperature for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.

• Add cranberries. Reduce heat to a simmer; then cook for 15–20 minutes. Cranberries should burst, and the mixture will thicken.

• Allow cranberries to cool completely.

• Dice turkey. Mix with cranberries and fork-mash together until they reach a consistency your baby will accept. You can also purée the mixture in a food processor or food mill.

• Add breastmilk or formula, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make the mixture smoother.