Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600965
10/13/97

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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