Food Preservation
Learn how to make your summer harvests last all year long! Our workshops offer hands-on instruction in the joys & safe practices of food preservation. Our Food Preservation workshop series runs from September through November.
Workshops are open to anyone, though pre-registration is required.
An Exploration of Fruit Preservation Techniques
Tuesday September 11th, 6:30-9:30pm
This unique class will provide an overview of the many different ways you can preserve the various types of fruit commonly grown in our climate. In this 3-hour workshop led by Carol Wong, we will explore a variety of techniques including canning, drying, freezing, cold storage and fermentation. If you're new to food preservation, or just looking for new ideas - this will be the perfect place to start, learn some basics, and get inspired!
Class Fee: $15 (Scholarships available)
Registration Deadline: September 10th, 2012
Apple Sauce & Fruit Butters
Sunday September 16th, 11am-2pm
Join Carol Wong for an afternoon of applesauce and apple butter making and bring home some for your family. We will cover safe food handling, beginner knife skills for efficiency and economy, techniques for small and large batch cooking, and how to can these sauces into jars for seasonal treats and gifts.
Class Fee: $25 (Scholarships available)
Registration Deadline: September 14th, 2012
Jams & Jellies
Thursday September 27th, 7pm-9 pm
Learn to make delicious jams and jellies from fresh fruit! This workshop will cover the basics for folks who have never made jam or who want a refresher. We will walk through the process together, and everyone will get to take home a jar of jam!
Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)
Registration Deadline: September 26th, 2012
Canning!
Thursday October 11th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
At this hands-on workshop you will learn how to can fruit using the two main methods of canning: pressure canning and boiling water-bath canning. We will walk through the process together, and everyone will get to take home a jar of freshly canned fruit!
Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)
Registration Deadline: October 10th, 2012
Fruit Fermentation
Monday October 15th, 7pm-9pm
In this hands-on workshop you will learn about various methods of fruit fermentation. In addition this class will discuss how to pickle sweet fruits using vinegars and fermentation techniques. These healthy and delicious fruit products are rich in nutrients and probiotics, and can be easily made at home. We will walk through the process together, and everyone will get to take home a sample.
Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)
Registration Deadline: October 12th, 2012
Cold Storage & Cellaring
Saturday, October 20th, 3-5pm
By learning the basics of cold storage, variety selection, and proper fruit packing, you will be able to keep certain types of fruit fresh for months after harvesting - with no processing required!
Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)
Registration Deadline: October 19th, 2012
Drying Fruit & Fruit Leathers
Wednesday November 7th, 7-9pm
Drying is a great way to make fruit last throughout the seasons, while retaining nutrients that can be lost during canning. In this workshop, we will learn how to make economical dried fruit and fruit leathers for lunchboxes, backpacking and hiking, using a home dehydrator. Drying fruit is a perfect technique for people with limited storage space and time. Skills are transferable to drying mushrooms and other vegetables and making jerky. Samples will be provided. This fun workshop will be an opportunity to walk through the processes, and take home some delicious samples!
Class fee: $25 (Scholarships available!)
Registration Deadline: November 6th, 2012
If you have questions about our Food Preservation Workshop series, please email preserve@portlandfruit.org, or call 503-284-6106