Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600771
10/13/97

### Canning Nectarines

    GUIDE
    2:16

    NECTARINES
    -- HALVED OR SLICED

    QUANTITY:
     An average of 17-1/2 pounds is needed per

    canner
    load of 7 quarts; an average of 11 pounds is

    needed
    per canner load of 9 points. A bushel weighs 48

    pounds
    and yields 16 to 24 quarts -- an average of 2-1/2

    pounds
    per quart.

    QUALITY:
     Choose ripe, mature fruit of ideal quality for

    eating
    fresh or cooking.

    PROCEDURE:
     Follow directions for peaches except do not

    dip
    in hot water or remove skins. Wash, either hot or raw

    pack,
    and use the same process time.

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