This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on safe, research-based methods to preserve cherries, including dehydration, pickling, and canning techniques.

What’s featured in this class

• Overview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for preservation
• Dehydrating cherries (including pitting and variety considerations)
• Refrigerator pickled cherries
• Safe canning methods, including cherry pie filling and cherry syrup
• Key food safety practices
• Storage tips for quality and shelf life