NECTARINES – HALVED OR SLICED

Updated September 15, 2025

Canned Nectarines

Yield: Approximately 2 ½ pounds of fruit per quart

Ingredients

Ripe, mature nectarines (ideal quality for fresh eating or cooking)
Water, juice, or syrup (for covering)

Preparation

Select Fruit: Choose fully ripe, mature nectarines of high quality.
Wash: Rinse fruit thoroughly. Do not dip in hot water or remove skins.
Prepare Liquid: Nectarines may be canned in water, fruit juice, or syrup. Prepare syrup if desired.

Packing Methods

Hot Pack: Heat nectarines in liquid before packing.
Raw Pack: Pack raw nectarines directly into jars.
In both methods, leave ½-inch headspace and follow the same process times as peaches.

Finishing

Wipe jar rims, adjust lids, and process according to standard canning times for peaches.

Style of Pack	Jar Size	Process Time	0-1,000 ft	Above 1,000 ft
Hot and Raw	Pints or Quarts	10 min	5 lb	10 lb

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