Food Preparation

Preserve the best of our summer fruits. In this class we will demonstrate various ways to preserve stone fruit; canned fruit, softspreads, dessert sauces, bbq sauces, salsas, and more. Come join the fun!

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…

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 classOverview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for…

Got Tomatoes? Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver Jenny Ever wondered what you can do with all those tomatoes you’ve grown? Wanted to make a sauce for pasta or pizza? Or just have a jar of your own tomatoes for your family recipe instead of using a store-bought can? There are many ways to preserve…

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on research-based freezing methods that protect food quality and safety.You’ll learn how freezing works, why it preserves food, and how to freeze and thaw foods properly to prevent foodborne illness and quality…

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for preserving food through dehydration.You’ll learn how different drying approaches, including:Solar dryingOpen-air dryingMicrowave dryingForced-air drying …

Junior Jams & Jellies Workshop - Make & Take Class for Youth Ages 5-18 YearsYouth ages 5-18 years old can join UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair, plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape,…

Junior Jams & Jellies Workshop - Make & Take Class for Youth Ages 5-18 YearsYouth ages 5-18 years old can join UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair, plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape,…

Salsa and pepper jelly are very popular products for canning. They are great for a quick appetizer, are very portable, and make great gifts. Let us show you how to preserve these products safely. In this class we will show basic boiling water canning methods, and provide some great, tested recipes to get you…

Join us as we pickling both vegetables and fruits using both water bath canned and refrigerator pickles. Condiments will also be discussed in this class to add that special touch for BBQ and sandwich season. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced.