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Canning fruit puree
Note: this recipe should not be used for figs.
Procedure
- Stem, wash, drain, peel, and remove pits if necessary.
- Measure fruit into large saucepan, crushing slightly if desired.
- Add 1 cup hot water for each quart of fruit.
- Cook slowly until fruit is soft, stirring frequently.
- Press through sieve or food mill.
- If desired for flavor, add sugar to taste.
- Reheat pulp to boil, or until sugar dissolves if added.
- Pack puree into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process.
Recommended process
- Boiling-water bath
- Pints or quarts – 20 minutes
See also: pressure canner process times for fruit.
Revised by Deb Botzek-Linn, University of Minnesota Extension educator, 2010.
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