Canning - Approximate number of quart jars gotten per quantity (bushel, lug, or crate)

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Apples: 1 bushel is 48 pounds. 16 - 20 quart jars needed. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Apricots: 1 lug is 22 pounds. 7 - 11 quart jars needed. 2 to 2 1/2 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Berries: 24 quart crate. 12 - 18 quart jars needed. 1 1/2 to 3 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Cherries: 1 lug is 22 pounds. 9 - 11 (unpitted) quart jars needed. 2 to 2 1/2 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Peaches: 1 bushel is 48 pounds. 18 - 24 quart jars needed. 2 to 3 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Pears: 1 bushel is 50 pounds. 20 - 25 quart jars needed. 2 to 3 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Tomatoes: 1 bushel is 53 pounds. 15 - 20 quart jars needed. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.
• Tomatoes (for juice): 1 bushel is 53 pounds. 12 to 16 quart jars needed. 3 to 3 1/2 pounds needed for 1 quart jar.

Preparation

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