Want to learn how to preserve fruits and vegetables? Have an abundance of garden vegetables? These classes are for you! Pick a class from those below. Instructor, Fran Alloway, nutrition educator from Penn State Cooperative Extension and Mike Fedeli, culinary arts instructor, Delaware Co. Technical School, will bring the most recent research based education from Penn State to these classes. Classes will be held at Penn State Cooperative Extension in Smedley Park, Springfield, PA 19064. To register, send a check made to DCCE with your name and class preferred or call office for registration form, 610-690-2655. Four class discount: $85.00/person
Food Preservation Overview Workshop – August 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn the proper methods to freeze, dehydrate and can low-acid (green beans) and high-acid foods (tomatoes and peaches). Information on purchasing equipment will be given. A $10 canning book will be included. Cost: $20.00 /person, $35/couple
Jams and Jellies – August 17, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Learn to make jam from summer fruits and use safe methods to preserve your foods for the winter. Participants will make two types of fruit spreads using a boiling water bath which they will take home. Cost: $25/person or $40/couple.
Jerky, Fruit Leathers and Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables – August 24, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Participants will learn how to dehydrate in their ovens or food dehydrators. Samples and recipes will be provided. Cost: $20 per person, $35/couple
Canning Low Acid Vegetables. August 31, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Participants will use a pressure canner to prepare tomatoes and green beans which they will take home. Cost: $25 per person, $40/couple.
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