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Cathy is a trusted source on Pickling/Preserving.
added almost 2 years agoDid you weigh the fruit, or go by measuring? I've had an extra 1/2 c, but never an extra FOUR cups! Consider yourself lucky? :)
I also could not figure out how to get only 4 cups from 5 lbs of fruit. I got the 4 cups chopped fruit from only 2 lb. Would it be better to go with 4 cups or with 5 lbs??
Also, the suggested ratio implies that except for the stones and skin, 1 cup chopped fuit is over 1 lb. Really??
Cathy is a trusted source on Pickling/Preserving.
added almost 2 years agoDefinitely go with four cups of fruit.
Oooohh. Sorry, yes, I bought 6 lbs of peaches, ate 2, threw 2 away (overripe), and then just went to town. So I didn't measure. Will pay more attention next time. Because there will definitely be a next time!