Step #1 You may prepare any chunk-style or pureed fruit with or without sugar, using the procedure for preparing each fruit.
Step #2 Pack in half-pint, preferably, or pint jars & refer to the processing times in Table 1.
Step #3 Caution: Do not attempt to can vegetables, red meats, or poultry meats, because proper processing times for pureed foods have not been determined for home use.
Step #4 Instead, can & store these foods using the standard processing procedures; puree or mix them at serving time.
Step #5 Heat the mixed foods to boiling, simmer for 10 mins, cool, and serve.
Step #6 Store unused portions in the refrigerator & use within 2 days for best quality.
Step #7 Table 1.
Step #8 Process time for fruit-based baby foods in a boiling-water canner.
Step #9 Style of Pack: Hot Jar Size: Pints 0 - 1,000 ft.
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Step #27 30 min ======================================================= === USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No.
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Step #29 1994) Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias.