Preserving was once a necessity for the town and country kitchen. Whilst this is no longer the case it is still a wonderful way to complete the cycle of growing your own, or to wind up a day spent foraging in the hedgerows, and home made preserves taste far better than anything commercially bought. This 2 day course is a practical hands on look at the many different methods of preserving including: jams and jellies, syrups and cordials, vinegars, drying and candying. You will learn about selecting produce, pectin contents, setting point, sterilising jars and storing the finished product. We will also decorate the jars so that they can be given as gifts. Recipes for preserves made on the course will be provided. Preserves will include some or all of the following:

• Jellies: red chilli jelly
• Christmas chutney
• Bottled fruit
• Relish
• Jam making
• Candied fruits and nuts (e.g. oranges/ hazelnuts)

9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: Two day courses are £130 (£95 concs)

From: Tue November 22, 2011
To: Wed November 23, 2011
Start Time: 12:00 am
End Time: 12:00 am
Cost: Free
Venue: Westley Farm, Chalford
Min Attendees: n/a
Max Attendees: n/a
Website: n/a
Booking site: Click to View

Preserving was once a necessity for the town and country kitchen. Whilst this is no longer the case it is still a wonderful way to complete the cycle of growing your own, or to wind up a day spent foraging in the hedgerows, and home made preserves taste far better than anything commercially bought. This course is a practical hands on look at the many different methods of preserving including: jams, syrups and cordials, vinegars, drying and candying. You will learn about selecting produce, pectin contents, setting point, sterilising jars and storing the finished product. We will also decorate the jars so that they can be given as gifts. Recipes for preserves made on the course will be provided.

9.30am - 4.30pm
One day course £70 ( £50 concs)

From: Sun November 20, 2011
To: Sun November 20, 2011
Start Time: 12:00 am
End Time: 12:00 am
Cost: Free
Venue: Westley Farm, Chalford
Min Attendees: n/a
Max Attendees: n/a
Website: n/a
Booking site: Click to View