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Prince George's County Fair Open Class - Section 170: Preserves
| Section 170: Preserves |
All canned goods must be canned according to U.S.D.A. methods for safe preservation of foods in the home. (Food preservation publications are available through the Cooperative Extension Service (301) 868-9401.) For safety reasons, canned goods preserved by other methods and/or in non-standard canning jars will not be accepted. Canned goods may be opened during judging.
Section 170: PreservesPreserves can be made with one or more fruits. Fruit is whole or cut into large pieces and cooked in syrup until transparent, tender, and well plumped. The fruit retains its shape. The juice should be thick and syrupy and surround the fruit. Preserves must be processed in a water bath canner.
| Class | Section 170: Preserves | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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| 17001 | Apple | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17002 | Blackberry | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17003 | Cherry | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17004 | Dietetic or Sugarless (include recipe) | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17005 | Peach | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17006 | Pear | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17007 | Plum | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17008 | Strawberry | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17009 | Tomato | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
| 17010 | Other Preserves | $2.00 | $1.75 | $1.50 |
The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-952-0270 during the Fair otherwise 301-751-5705