Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600965
08/03/99

CANNING BABY FOODS


You may prepare any chunk-style or pureed fruit with or
without sugar. Pack in half-pint, preferably, or pint jars
and use the following processing times.

PROCESS TIME FOR BABY FOODS IN A BOILING-WATER CANNER
   

                     Process Time at Altitudes of            

Style                                                        

of       Jar     0-               1001-           6001-      

Pack     Size    1000 ft.         6000 ft.        8000 ft.   

Hot      Pints   20 min.          25              30


CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CAN PUREED VEGETABLES, RED
MEATS, OR POULTRY MEATS, BECAUSE PROPER PROCESSING TIMES FOR
PUREED FOODS HAVE NOT BEEN DETERMINED FOR HOME USE.

Instead, can and store these foods using the standard
processing procedures; puree or blend them at serving time.
Heat the blended foods to boiling, simmer for 10 minutes,
cool, and serve. Store unused portions in the refrigerator
and use within 2 days for best quality.


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