Preserve the Bounty Series | April - November 2025
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Register with Karen or
online (see links below) 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.edu
Dehydration & Freezing | May 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | $10.00
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of these two food preservation methods and how to improve the quality of the foods we preserve in these ways. We will also explore the best storage materials and methods and the up-to-date food science behind them. We will introduce different types of dehydrators and demonstrate techniques to get the best results when freezing or drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or meats. Demonstrations of making fruit leather and jerky and sampling will take place during this hands-on class. Class size is limited. Register by May 5th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/dehydrateandfreeze
Jammin’ | June 24, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But,
it is not necessarily easy! Come learn
the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning
and steam canning. I will also
demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved
techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by
June 23rd. Register:https://tinyurl.com/Jamorjelly
Quick Pickles | July 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect
addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie
board!Learn how easy it is to make two
classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and
steam canning process.Take home a
jar.Class size is limited. Register by
July 28th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/quick-pickles
Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | August 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited.Register by August 5th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/low-acid-foods
Tomatoes 101 | August 27, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners.Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited.Register by August 25th.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/Toms101
Preserving Apples | September 9, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating.Take home a jar.Class size is limited. Register by September 8th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Apples
Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 8, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner.We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods.Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish!Class size is limited. Register by October 6th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/Canning-Soups-and-Meats
Preserving Cranberries | November 5, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00
We will make several different products including cranberry wine jelly, cranberry salsa and/or a chutney—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 3rd. Register:https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Cranberries
Location
CCE Albany County
24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Last updated May 20, 2025