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Join us for the second class in the Apples All Year series that introduces safe, research-based methods for canning and freezing apples at home using USDA- and UC-recommended recipes. Learn how to can ready-to-use apple pie filling for quick desserts and how to freeze apples the right way for…

The Holiday Season is here! In this fun and festive class, the UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County will take you through an array of goodies perfect for gift giving, fabulous ideas to gift neighbors and co-workers.This free class is presented by the UC Master Food Preserver Program of…

Join us for the first class in the Apples All Year series that introduces safe, research-based ways to preserve apples at home using USDA- and UC-recommended recipes. Learn how to turn seasonal apples into creamy apple butter and crisp, dehydrated apple rings—delicious ways to enjoy the harvest…

Pomegranates are in season! These jewel-like fruits are packed with tart flavor and bright color—perfect for preserving as the holidays approach. 🎉This class introduces safe, research-based methods for freezing, dehydrating, juicing, and making jelly or molasses with pomegranates. Learn to capture the bright…

Got jars of strawberry jam or fig jam from spring still sitting on your shelf? Maybe some winter sauerkraut hanging out in the fridge? Join the UC Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll turn those homemade preserves into three festive, crowd…

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Create beautiful, handcrafted gifts just in time for the holidays! Forget the store-bought!  This holiday season, join the Master Food Preservers of Orange County on December 9 from 1:30-3:30 and discover the joy of making your own gift. Craft four beautiful,…