Canning Apricots

Why did they get mushy?

I was canning apricots using the cold pack method and processed them for 20 minutes as recommended. The apricots turned mushy and basically disintegrated. The tasted bitter. It appears as if they had been cooked to long. I'm not sure what to do the next time.
Randi ~ OR



Hi Randi,

When you say cold pack I assume you mean you packed them cold and processed them in a water bath canner. I double check because terminology has caused misunderstandings. :0)

The only thing I can think of is your fruit might have been over ripe. Not sure why they would be bitter though. Apricots are naturally not as sweet as some other fruits. And keep in mind store bought canned apricots probably have extra sugar in the syrup. You could try adding a heavier syrup next time.(more sugar)