When the term fruit puree is mentioned, most people think of turning apples into applesauce. But, don’t forget about other fruits!
Many fruits can be made intro fruit puree, such as pears, berries, peaches and nectarines. But there are some that should not be canned at home. These include bananas, dates, elderberries, figs, Asian pears, tomatoes, all melons, papaya, persimmons, mango, coconut, white peaches or white nectarines . There are no home canning instructions for these fruits.
Also, if using a food processor or blender, pulse the appliance instead of a constant blending action to keep added air to a minimum. Excess air may not all escape during the canning process. It is best to use a sieve or food mill to puree fruit for canning.
Learn more about canning fruit purees at https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_02/fruit_puree.html.
