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How Long Does Canned Fruit Last?

How long does canned fruit last? Canned fruit, just like canned vegetables, can last for at least 1-2 years beyond any dates stamped on the can. The shelf life of canned fruit depends on a variety of factors, such as the best before date and at what temperature the can is stored.

Canned fruit is one of the best ways to eat fruit, when your favorites are not in season of course. Canned peaches, canned pear, canned pineapples ... the list of fruits that can be preserved by canning is extensive.

Canning is a high-heat process that makes the product sterile, and most canned fruit have added sugar to further help with the preservation process. Even the fruits stored in their own natural juices contain enough natural sugar to keep the fruit fresh for years.

So, how long does canned fruit last? When properly stored, the shelf life of canned fruit past its best by date is approximately ...

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Canned Fruit Expiration Date

(Unopened)	Pantry
	Past Printed Date
Canned Fruit lasts for	1-2 Years
(Opened)	Refrigerator
Canned Fruit lasts for	7 Days

Of course, canned fruit lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But remember that canned fruit, unlike a lot of other fruits, usually has a best by date and not a use by date or an expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use canned fruit to compliment your favorite meals even after the best by date has lapsed.

How to tell if Canned Fruit is bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Canned fruit should be good for years, but if the lid of the can seems to be rounded across the top instead of flat (which sometimes happens after cans have been dropped and dented) - then the fruit may be bad and the can should be tossed.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Canned Fruit to extend its shelf life?

You can help keep canned fruit fresh longer by storing it on a shelf where the temperature is cool, always under 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and away from sunlight.

Once opened, any leftovers should be put into an airtight container and placed in the fridge. Never place open cans containing food into the fridge.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

How long is Canned Fruit good for when prepared in a dish?

How long does canned fruit last? That depends. How long does yogurt last? In general, canned fruit will last about a week in a prepared dish, but only as long as the fastest expiring ingredient in the recipe.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Canned Fruit lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Canned Fruit.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Canned Fruit shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!