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Apple Equivalents

Not sure how many apples to buy for that special recipe? Here are some helpful equivalents.

Size Diameter Sliced or Chopped Finely chopped Grated Sauce
Large 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) 2 cups 1-1/2 cups 1-1/4 cups ¾ cup
Medium 2-3/4" (7 cm) 1-1/3 cups 1 cup 3/4 cup 1/2 cup
Small 2-1/4" (5.7 cm) 3/4 cup 3/4 cup 1/2 cup 1/3 cup

1 pound = 4 small apples OR 3 medium apples OR about 2 large apples
1 9" or 10" pie = 2-1/2 pounds (4-5 large OR 6-7 medium OR 8-9 small apples)
1 pound, sliced = about 2-3/4 cups
1 pound diced = about 3 cups
peck = 10-1/2 pounds
bushel = 42 pounds