Food Savers
This class provides information about the many ways to save, store, and preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy the best flavors and highest nutrition for as long as possible. This class introduces participants to the many different methods of food storage and preservation. This class topic is part of the Local Foods priority of the Master Gardener program.
If you enjoyed this class, please join us for another. Current and upcoming classes are posted on our website.
Class Handouts
Related Handouts
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Storing Fruits & Vegetables from the Home Garden (University of WI Extension)
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Storing Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Best Flavor (UC Davis)
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Proper Care & Handling of Fruits & Vegetables from Purchase to Preparation (Penn State Extension)
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Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (Texas Cooperative Extension)
Online Resources
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University of Minnesota Extension: Food Preservation Methods
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Visit here for video tutorials & step-by-step instructions for Canning, Freezing, Drying, Pickling, and Jam & Jellies
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University of Minnesota Extension: ​Home Food Preservation Webinars
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​Watch one of the recent webinars taught by Extension food safety educator Suzanne Driessen
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National Center for Home Food Preservation
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Great resource for research-based recipes
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Apps
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Canning Timer & Checklist (Oregon State University Extension)
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