
Often sold in bunches weighing 1 1/2 to 2 lb each Weights and Approximate Processed Yields for Vegetables Table 3. Weights and Approximate Processed Yields for Fruits Table 2.ġ bushel = 15 to 18 quart canned applesauceġ bushel = 30 to 36 quarts frozen applesauce Because processed yields can vary so much based on size of produce and processing method, consider the indicated yields to be approximate values.

In addition, weights and approximate yields for canning and freezing of fruits and vegetables in some of the common retail containers are presented for use in retail marketing. Under specific fruit and vegetable crops, retail containers are compared with the more common containers (bushels, lugs, etc.) that are used in the wholesale trade (Tables 2 and 3). Paper and polyethylene, often with handles Some of the more common retail containers are presented in Table 1. The retail marketer has the option of selling his product in small volume containers or by count when scales are unavailable.Ĭontainers available for retail marketing come in a wide range of sizes and materials. However, many of the containers used in the wholesale trade are not practical for direct marketing to consumers who desire fruits and vegetables in small quantities. Retail or direct marketing at farmer's markets, roadside markets, stands and pick-your-own farms is an important and growing method of marketing fresh fruits and vegetables in Georgia. Weights and approximate processed yields for vegetables.Weights and approximate processed yields for fruits.Reviewed by Tim Coolong, Extension coordinator, horticulture. Released by Darbie Granberry and Terry Kelley, Extension horticulturists. The average across all states is 48 pounds.This information prepared by former Extension horticulturists S.C. *The USDA Standard Bushel Weight for apples is 40 pounds, but many states set their own bushel weight. Just know that you’ll need to make some adjustments to the measurements that follow.ġ pound apples = 3 cups sliced or cubed apples How Many Apples Are in a Cup?ġ cup apples = 1/3 pound How Many Apples Do You Need for an Apple Pie?ġ (9-inch) apple pie = 4 large apples How Many Apples Do You Need for Canned Apple Pie Filling?ħ pints canned apple pie filling = 4 pounds applesħ pints canned apple pie filling = 12 cups applesħ pints canned apple pie filling = 12 medium apples How Many Apples Do You Need for Applesauce?ġ/2 (scant) cup applesauce = 1 medium appleġ quart applesauce = 9 medium apples How Many Apples Do You Need for Apple Butter?ġ pint apple butter = 1-1/3 pounds apples How Many Apples Do You Need for Apple Jelly?ġ half-pint apple jelly = 3/4 cup apple juice = 3/4 pound apples = 2-1/4 medium applesġ pint apple jelly = 1-1/2 cups apple juice = 1-1/2 pounds apples = 4-1/2 medium apples How Many Apples Do You Need to Make Apple Juice?ġ quart apple juice = 12 medium apples How Many Apples Do You Need to Make a Gallon of Apple Cider?ġ gallon apple cider = 35-40 medium applesġ gallon apple cider = 12 pounds How Many Apples Do You Need to Make Canned Apple Slices?ġ quart canned apple slices = 8-9 medium applesġ quart canned apple slices = 2-1/2 -3 pounds apples (2-3/4 pounds on average)ħ quarts canned apples (1 canner load) = 19 pounds applesĩ pints canned apples (1 canner load) = 12-1/4 pounds apples How Many Apples are in a Peck?ġ peck = 12 pounds apples What Can You Make With a Peck of Apples?ġ peck apples = 8 pints canned applesauceġ peck apples = 4 quarts canned applesauceġ peck apples = 4 quarts canned sliced applesġ peck apples = 21 pints canned apple pie fillingġ peck apples = 1 gallon apple cider How Many Apples Are in a Bushel?

It’s perfectly fine to use apples that fall outside of these size guidelines. If you’re using larger apples, it’ll take fewer. If you’re using small apples, it’ll take more apples to fill a measurement. The size of your apples will determine how many apples you need for your recipe. Then, buy a bit more, so you’ll be sure to have plenty of apples.

Use them to estimate how many apples you need for your recipe. These apple equivalents and measurements are intended to serve as guidelines, not hard-and-fast rules. Eager to load up on apples while they’re in season, so you can make apple butter, applesauce, apple pie and all other manner of apple goodness, but not sure how many apples you need to pick or buy? Here’s how many apples it takes to make a cup, a pound and even a pie.
