Step #1 Yield: About 6 pints Procedure: Stem & wash grapes, & keep in ascorbic acid solution (See "Ensuring High-Quality Canned Foods").
Step #2 Dip ripe but firm peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water for 1 to 1-1/2 mins to loosen skins.
Step #3 Dip in cold water & slip off skins.
Step #4 Cut in half, remove pits, cut into 1/2-inch cubes & keep in solution with grapes.
Step #5 Peel, halve, & core pears.
Step #6 Cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and keep in solution with grapes & peaches.
Step #7 mix sugar & water in a saucepan & bring to boil.
Step #8 Drain mixed fruit.
Step #9 Add 1/2 c of hot syrup to each jar Then add a few cherries & carefully fill the jar with mixed fruit & more hot syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Step #10 Adjust lids & process according to the recommendations in Table 1.
Step #11 Table 1.
Step #12 Recommended process time for Mixed Fruit Cocktail in a boiling-water canner.
Step #13 Style of Pack: Raw.
Step #14 Jar Size: Half-Pints or Pints.
Step #15 Process Time at Altitudes of 0 - 1,000 ft: 20 min.
Step #16 1,001 - 3,000 ft: 25 min.
Step #17 3,001 - 6,000 ft: 30 min.
Step #18 Above 6,000 ft: 35 min.
Step #19 ======================================================= ===== USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No.
Step #20 539 (rev.
Step #21 1994) Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias.