Make & Preserve Holiday Food Gifts: Chutney, Marmalade & More (Online Delivery Program)

Date & Time

December 2, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Venue

Zoom

United States

Event Type

Webinars

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About the Event

Create chutney, marmalade, spiced nuts & citrus wheels — safe, homemade holiday gifts using USDA-approved preservation methods. The holidays are coming! Celebrate the season by creating thoughtful, homemade gifts that showcase the best of California's winter produce. 🎁 This free, live online class covers tested recipes and proper canning techniques to ensure your gifts are both delicious and safe.

Can't attend Monday evening? This same class repeats Wednesday, Dec 3 at 12:00 PM.

 

Learning Outcomes of the Class

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

  • Make apple chutney with raisins, a sweet and tangy preserve that’s shelf-stable and pairs well with meat or cheese.
  • Create cranberry marmalade that bursts with citrus brightness and color.
  • Prepare spiced and dried nuts for safe, crunchy, giftable snacks.
  • Dehydrate citrus wheels to use as garnishes, decorations, or fragrant holiday gifts.
  • Apply UC- and USDA-approved food preservation methods confidently and safely at home.

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Event Contacts

Travis Alexander, Ph.D.

Online Delivery Program Coordinator
tralexan@ucanr.edu