Jam Sessions

Home Canning Basics at CSCA: Late Summer Tomatoes
2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Learn how to make the most of your summer garden tomatoes by canning them to last year-round! This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious tomato sauces, salsas, and condiments to enjoy all year long. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This hands-on workshop is for adults 18+. Class length estimate is 4 hours.

Workshop: Home Canning with Confidence at Lexington Community Farm
2024-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Community Farm, 52 Lowell Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Afton will return to Lexington Community Farm to help you learn how to preserve the harvest to enjoy year-round! This workshop will include a guided walking tour of the LexFarm fields to identify produce that can be canned and preserved at home and a demonstration of boiling water bath canning from start to finish. The class will cover food safety, canning do’s and don’ts, and recommended equipment and resources, and is open to beginners just getting started as well as experienced canners seeking to refresh their skills and knowledge. You’ll leave with recipes and resources to can and preserve at home safely and confidently this growing season.

Virtual Workshop: Home Canning with Confidence
2024-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
Celebrate Massachusetts Eat Local Month and learn how to make your own homemade jams from local stone fruit! This virtual cooking demonstration presented by the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington, MA will include an overview of food preservation basics, a demonstration of boiling water bath canning making Small-Batch Spiced Peach Jam from start to finish, and a Q&A session. We’ll cover food safety, canning do’s and don’ts, and recommended equipment and resources. This workshop is ideal for beginners just getting started as well as experienced canners seeking to refresh their skills and knowledge. You’ll leave with recipes and resources to can and preserve at home safely and confidently this growing season.

Advance registration is required for this free workshop that is open to all. Note that this is a virtual workshop provided via Zoom; link will be provided to participants upon registration.

Home Canning Basics at CSCA: Stone Fruit Preserves
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Learn how to can and preserve stone fruits like plums, apricots, peaches, and cherries! This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, and fruit in syrup throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This hands-on workshop is for adults 18+. Class length estimate is 4 hours.

Home Canning Basics at CSCA: Homemade Pickles
2024-07-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Learn how to transform vegetables into tangy, crispy pickles and how to can them to last year-round! This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make quick refrigerator pickles and canned vinegar pickles. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This hands-on workshop is for adults 18+. Class length estimate is 4 hours.

Home Canning Basics at CSCA: Strawberry Preserves
2024-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Learn how to can and preserve one of late-spring/early summer’s most bountiful berries – the strawberry! This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and dont’s, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, and fruit in syrup throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This hands-on workshop is for adults 18+. Class length estimate is 4 hours.

Cambridge Cooks Series: Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Demonstration
2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
Celebrate strawberry season and jam out with Afton at the Cambridge Public Library! This free cooking demonstration as part of the CPL Cambridge Cooks series will include an overview of food preservation basics, a demonstration of boiling water bath canning making strawberry rhubarb jam from start to finish, a tasting, and a Q&A session. We’ll cover food safety, canning do’s and don’ts, and recommended equipment and resources. It’s ideal for beginners just getting started as well as experienced canners seeking to refresh their skills and knowledge. You’ll leave with recipes and resources to can and preserve at home safely and confidently this growing season.

Home Canning Basics at CSCA: Jams & Jellies
2024-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Learn how to can and preserve seasonal fruit into your own homemade jams and jellies. This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and dont’s, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams and jellies throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This hands-on workshop is for adults 18+. Class length estimate is 4 hours.

Home Canning Basics at The Kitchen: Jams & Jellies
2024-03-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Kitchen, 1 Hurd Street, Melrose, Massachusetts, 02176, United States
Join us for our brand new class series at The Kitchen in Melrose! In this session, learn how to can and preserve your own homemade jams and jellies. We will cover preserving techniques, home canning safety, and the equipment you’ll need to get started with boiling water bath canning. We’ll get hands-on to learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, and other preserves throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

Home Canning Basics: You're My Jam
2024-02-11 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Tell a special someone “you’re my jam!” with homemade jams and jellies this Valentine’s Day! Learn how to can and preserve giftable jams and jellies with a Valentine’s twist. This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and dont’s, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams and jellies with Valentine’s ingredients like chocolate, roses, and wine. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

This workshop is for adults 18 +. Class length estimate is 3.5 hours.

Cambridge Cooks Series: Jam Demonstration
2024-02-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
Jam out with Afton at the Cambridge Public Library! This free cooking demonstration as part of the CPL Cambridge Cooks series will include an overview of food preservation basics, a demonstration of boiling water bath canning from start to finish, a tasting, and a Q&A session. We’ll cover food safety, canning do’s and don’ts, and recommended equipment and resources. It’s ideal for beginners just getting started as well as experienced canners seeking to refresh their skills and knowledge. You’ll leave with recipes and resources to can and preserve at home safely and confidently this growing season.

Home Canning Basics: Jams, Jellies, & Marmalades
2024-01-28 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Make the most of winter citrus by turning it into marmalade, and learn how to make delicious jams from frozen berries! This class will cover which fruits and vegetables can be canned and preserved safely at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started with water bath canning. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, marmalades, and other preserves throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

Home Canning Basics: Holiday Jams & Jellies
2023-12-10 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Make your gifts from scratch this holiday season! In this class, you’ll make batches of Mulled Cider Jelly and Cranberry-Pear Holiday Jam that are perfect for gifting to the ones you love. This class will cover which fruits and vegetables can be canned and preserved safely at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started with water bath canning. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, sauces, and preserves throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

Home Canning Basics: Fall Fruit Preserves
2023-11-19 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Celebrate fall in New England (and get ready for Thanksgiving!) by making homemade Cranberry Sauce and Mulled Cider Jelly. This class will cover which fruits and vegetables can be canned and preserved safely at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious jams, jellies, sauces, and preserves throughout the growing season. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.

Home Canning Basics: Homemade Apple Preserves
2023-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join us for our next class at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts! Learn how to make the most of the abundance of Massachuestts’ local apples. This class will cover the kinds of products that can be canned and preserved at home, canning do’s and don’ts, and the equipment you’ll need to get started. We’ll get hands-on with basic food preservation techniques and will learn how to make delicious apple jams, jellies, fruit butters, and sauces to enjoy all year long. You’ll leave with jars of your creations and the skills to start doing your own canning at home safely and confidently.
