Jam Sessions

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)
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)
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
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.
