HOW MANY APPLES DO YOU NEED?
Medium sized apples are 2 1/2 -2 3/4 in diameter and are usually chosen for general use. While the larger apples are desired for baking. Small apples or “trick or treat” apples are suitable for snacks and lunch boxes.
Medium Sized apples:
1 lb = 2-3 apples
1 peck (12 lbs) equals 24-36 apples;
1 bushel (48 pounds) equals 96-144 apples
1 box= 113-138 apples
You need 6-8 med apples for a 9″ pie.
1 pound for 1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 bushel for 32-40 pints of frozen or canned apples.
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