The holidays are coming! Celebrate the season by creating thoughtful, homemade gifts that showcase the best of California’s winter produce. 🎁
This free, live online class from the University of California Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program introduces safe, research-based methods for canning, dehydrating, and flavoring festive foods to share with friends and family.
Learn to craft delicious and beautiful preserved treats — perfect for gifting, entertaining, or enjoying yourself all season long.
NOTE: This class and the December 3rd class will have identical content.
Learning Outcomes of the Class
By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
Make apple chutney with raisins, a sweet and tangy preserve that’s shelf-stable and pairs perfectly with meats or cheese.
Create cranberry marmalade that bursts with citrus brightness and color.
Prepare spiced and dried nuts for safe, crunchy, giftable snacks.
Dehydrate citrus wheels to use as garnishes, decorations, or fragrant holiday gifts.
Apply UC- and USDA-approved food preservation methods confidently and safely at home.
Who Is This Class For?
Home cooks who want to make creative, edible gifts this holiday season.
Anyone curious about canning, drying, or preserving foods safely.
Beginners and experienced preservers alike looking to learn or refresh safe, research-based techniques, or are looking for new holiday inspiration.
People who enjoy giving meaningful, homemade presents
Key Features of the Class
Free, live Zoom class with UC Master Food Preserver volunteers.
Step-by-step demonstrations with recipe handouts available after class.
Live Q&A! Bring your questions for our trained volunteers.
No experience necessary! Perfect for beginners and experienced home preservers alike.
Research-based, food safety–focused methods only.
No supplies required. Watch, learn, and use the resources at your own pace.
📌 This class is part of the UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program, bringing safe, research-based food preservation education on specialty crops to Californians—and beyond.
This is a grant-funded program that requires post-event evaluations. By registering for this event you consent to receive a request to complete brief surveys after class and three months later. Your information will not be used in any other way. Thank you!
The holidays are coming! Celebrate the season by creating thoughtful, homemade gifts that showcase the best of California’s winter produce. 🎁
This free, live online class from the University of California Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program introduces safe, research-based methods for canning, dehydrating, and flavoring festive foods to share with friends and family.
Learn to craft delicious and beautiful preserved treats — perfect for gifting, entertaining, or enjoying yourself all season long.
NOTE: This class and the December 3rd class will have identical content.
Learning Outcomes of the Class
By the end of this class, participants will be able to:
Who Is This Class For?
Key Features of the Class
📌 This class is part of the UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program, bringing safe, research-based food preservation education on specialty crops to Californians—and beyond.
This is a grant-funded program that requires post-event evaluations. By registering for this event you consent to receive a request to complete brief surveys after class and three months later. Your information will not be used in any other way. Thank you!
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