Publications: Can Fruit

This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides information on and examples of canning fruits. Note that some documents only refer to using a boiling water canner (aka water bath canner), but you may also use an atmospheric steam canner to can high acid foods such as fruits, pickled products, as well as jams and jellies.

Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.

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Overview

Advice about Vinegar, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
Complete Guide to Home Canning: Guide 2, Selecting, Preparing and Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, United States Department of Agriculture, 2015
Canned Fruits and Tomatoes: Problems and Solutions, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-743, 2017
Canning Acidic Foods: Fruits & Tomatoes, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00562C, 2017
Canning Fruit, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet No 9.347, 2013
Canning Fruit, University of Georgia Extension, 2014
Canning Fruits, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW199, 2018
Canning: Fruits, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1043, 2011
Canning Fruits Safely, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B0430, 2008
Canning Fruits, Tomatoes and Vegetables, Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences, 2001
Canning with Less Sugar, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Flavored Vinegars, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-736, 2018
Food Preservation Without Sugar or Salt, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.302, 2012
Fruit Syrups & Honeys, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3165, 2001
Fruit Pie Fillings, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-616, 2019
Fruit Pie Fillings, Penn State University Extension, Code UK 129, 2019
Fruit Pie Fillings, Purdue University Extension, HHS-810-W, 2015
Handy Reference for Canning Fruits, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2010
Home Canning Fruit and Fruit Products, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 174, 2017
How to Can Fresh Fruit, University of Missouri Extension
Ingredients Used in Home Food Preservation, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0164, 2019
Making Berry Syrups at Home, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-632, 2014
Making Jams, Jellies & Fruit Preserves, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B2909, 2008
Preserving Color and Preventing Browning of Foods, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Processing Fruit and Tomato Products in a Pressure Canner, Montana State University Extension, MT200906HR, 2017
Syrups for Preserving Fruits, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3164, 1999
Troubleshooting Problems when Canning Applesauce, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Using Clear Jel, University of Wisconsin Skagit County Extension, 2007

Nuts

Nuts: Safe Methods for Consumers to Handle, Store, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8406, 2010
Nuts: Safe Methods for Home Gardeners to Harvest, Store, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8407, 2010
Harvesting and Storing Your Home Orchard Nut Crop: Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Chestnuts, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8005, 1998

Specific Fruits

Apples, Penn State University Extension, Code UK 126, 2019
Apples, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-446, 2015
Apples, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1187, 2015
Apples, Purdue University Extension, HHS-809-W, 2015
Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8229, 2007
Preserving Apples, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3120, 2015
Apricots, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, 2011
Berries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-780, 2013
Wild Berries & Fruits, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-536, 2013
Blueberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00111, 2016
Blueberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK125, 2019
Blueberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-807-W, 2015
Cantaloupe: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8095, 2003
Cherries, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, 2020
Cherries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK131, 2019
Cherries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-883, 2015
Cherries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1180, 2015
Cherries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-805-W, 2015
Utah Tart Cherries, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN 224
Chokecherries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
Cranberries, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-929, 2020
Cranberries - A Great Fruit All Year Long, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Preserving Cranberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
El uso, almacenamiento y conservación do Manzanas, Michigan State University Extension, Boletín HNI16SP de la Oficina de Extensión, 2013
Elderberries, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication EL 252, 1989
Escaldar y congelar alimentos, Michigan State University Extension, Boletín E3195 de la Oficina de Extensión, 2016
Figs, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-648, 2020
Fruit Juices & Apple Cider, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-445, 2019
Gooseberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00121, 2013
Highbush Cranberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00112, 2017
Home Food Preservation and the Amazing Apple, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Preserving Kiwifruit, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-832, 2013
Melons, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin E3250, 2015
Melones y sandías, Michigan State University Extension, Boletín E3250 de la Oficina de Extensión, 2015
Nagoonberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8199, 2006
Peaches, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, 2020
Peaches, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-444, 2013
Peaches, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1182, 2015
Let's Preserve Peaches, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 1762, 2015
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Penn State University Extension, Code UK122, 2019
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Purdue University Extension, HHS-808-W, 2015
Preserving Peaches, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3140, 2014
Preserving Peaches: Canning, Freezing, Jam or Salsa, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Utah Peaches, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN 221
Pears, Penn State University Extension, Code UK130, 2019
Pears, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-678, 2014
Pears, Purdue University Extension, HHS-804-W, 2015
Asian Pears, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-694, 2014
Preserving Pears, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Plums & Prunes, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-586, 2013
Red Huckleberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00107, 2015
Serviceberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00122, 2015
Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK132, 2019
Strawberries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1178, 2015
Strawberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-806-W, 2015
Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8256, 2007
Strawberry Basics, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3537, 2010
Using, Storing and Preserving Apples, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin HNI16, 2015
Using, Storing and Preserving Strawberries, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin HNI31, 2015
Wild Strawberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00105, 2015
Watermelon Berries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00123, 2016