Time of Cooking
Time of
Blanching
If the
hot-water
bath is used
If the preserve
cooker is used
(5 pounds)
Fruit Minutes Minutes Minutes
Apricots, Peaches 1-2 16 10
Blackberries 16 6
Cherries, Strawberries, Grapes, Plums 16 10
Fruit Juices 20 10
Huckleberries, Raspberries 16 8
Pears 1-2 20 10
Pineapples 60 40
Quinces 1-2 60 40


USE OF SUGAR IN CANNING FRUIT

Sugar is used in canning fruit for the purpose of improving flavor and is not necessary for preservation.

Thin Syrup—1 part sugar to 2 parts water for sweet fruits.

Medium Syrup—1 part sugar to 1 part water for berries and medium sweet fruits.

Thick Syrup—2 parts sugar to 1 part water for sour fruits.

To make syrup add sugar to boiling water. Stir until all sugar is dissolved, boil 2 or 3 minutes.