To Figure Yield of Canned Fruit From Fresh
The number of quarts of canned food you can get from a given quantity of fresh fruit depends upon the quality, variety, maturity, and size of the fruit, whether it is whole, in halves, or in slices, and whether it is packed raw or hot.
Generally, the following amounts of fresh fruit or tomatoes (as purchased or picked) make 1 quart of canned food:
| Pounds | |
|---|---|
| Apples | 2½ to 3 |
| Berries, except strawberries | 1½ to 3 (1 to 2 quart boxes) |
| Cherries (canned unpitted) | 2 to 2½ |
| Peaches | 2 to 3 |
| Pears | 2 to 3 |
| Plums | 1½ to 2½ |
| Tomatoes | 2½ to 3½ |
In 1 pound there are about 4 medium apples, peaches, or tomatoes; 3 medium pears; 12 medium plums.