Food Preservation

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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Classic Warm Winter Flavor a Must-Have for the Festive Table

December 12, 2025
Preserve It! A Jam for the Ages Cozy up with what might be considered classic, comforting, winter flavors of onion, maple syrup, and apple juice. This jam sets up more like a spread and is quite delicious on a hamburger or as a glaze over a chicken or a pork roast. Try pouring it over cream cheese as a…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Compote Evokes the Festive Season, Makes a Great Gift

November 24, 2025
Autumn Glory Compote is as good as pie  This autumn compote is a delicious change of pace from eating pumpkin pie, but still evokes the flavors of the harvest, and this tested recipe is safe for boiling water canning as well as atmospheric steam canning*. A versatile condiment with festive…
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Central Sierra: For Low-Sugar Jelly Options, Consider the Freezer

November 13, 2025
Preserve It! Homemade Fruit Spread is a Freezer Delight!  What would you say to a fruit spread recipe with a low or no sugar option? Yes? Short on canning jars or just don’t want to deal with the processing? Freezer jam is the answer. A bonus is that freezer jam stays soft and can be scooped out as…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Extending Apple & Pear Season in El Dorado County

October 28, 2025
By Robin E Martin
 Don't say goodbye to apples and pears yet Apples and pears have a long and distinguished history in El Dorado County agriculture. Locals and tourists alike appreciate our fine mountain autumn fruit. Right now, it's late in apple and pear season here in Camino, and most of the fruits will be gone…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Saving the Last of the Zucchini (Until you can appreciate it again)

October 3, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Oh Dear, the Zucchini! Pickling is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. Queen Cleopatra attributed her legendary beauty as well as her health to the pickles in her diet. Roman troops were given pickles in their diet believing it would make them strong.What if you don’t have many…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Think Georgia Produces the Most Peaches? Think again!

August 19, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Peaches!  Don't Hesitate to Buy Loads of Fuzzy Peaches (in season!)  Have you noticed that fresh peaches have more fuzz than peaches in grocery stores? Before peaches are sold in grocery stores, some of the fuzz is removed to make it more appealing. It is thought that too much fuzz on…
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Zesty Peach BBQ Sauce

August 1, 2025
By Colleen Young
by Colleen Young, MFP Co-Coordinator If you find yourself with extra peaches this summer, this a great way to use them up. Not to mention it is a favorite of some of my best friends. If it is a little too spicy for you just use 1 teaspoon of the hot pepper flakes. It is excellent on poultry and pork…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Preserve Watermelon and Eat Summer All Year Long!

July 14, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Summer With Watermelon! by UCCE Master Food Preserver Laurie Lewis Nothing quenches thirst in the heat of the summer as a sweet watermelon can. Who else has childhood memories holding a generous slice in your hands, biting into the fruit as the juice ran down both arms?Watermelon Rinds…
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