Peach Measures, Equivalents and Substitutions
In most cases, nectarines may be substituted for peaches in equal measure. The only difference between a nectarine and a peach, is that a peach has a fuzzy skin.
3 to 4 medium peaches |
= |
1 pound |
1 pound peaches |
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2 3/4 to 3 cups sliced |
1 pound peaches |
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2 1/4 cups chopped |
1 pound peaches |
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2 cups pureed |
10 ounces frozen |
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1 cup slices |
16-ounce can |
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6 to 10 slices |
16-ounce can |
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2 cups slices |
1 pound dried |
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2 3/4 cups |
1 pound dried |
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5 1/4 cups cooked |
Raw measures
About 2 medium peaches |
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1 cup sliced peaches |
About 4 medium peaches |
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1 cup peach puree |
About 3 medium peaches |
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1 pound of peaches |
Process yields (Raw amounts to processed amounts)
2 to 2 1/2 pounds of fresh peaches |
yields |
1 quart canned |
It takes about 5 good sizes peaches |
to fill |
one quart jar of canned peaches |
An average of 17 1/2 pounds of fresh peaches |
are needed |
per canner load of 7 quarts |
An average of 11 pounds |
are needed |
per canner load of 9 pints |
1 bushel |
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50 pounds |
1 bushel |
yields |
approximately 18 to 25 quart jars |
Nutritional Information: Serving size: 1 medium peach, Calories: 40, Protein: .06 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 m, Sodium: 0 mg, Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
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