Bold Baking Academy: Preserving Fruit

Step away from the oven and take advantage of the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce. I will be teaching you a few techniques for making delightful jams and chutneys that can be enjoyed through the next year. To start, I will show you how to make the simplest of jams: low sugar, no pectin, no canning Homemade Raspberry Freezer Jam. The technique is an incredibly easy and accessible recipe that can be made using any variety of fruit. Next, we will venture into the world of sweet and spicy chutneys. What are chutneys? Chutney is made from fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs with vinegar, sugar, and spices. It’s used to provide balance to an array of dishes, or highlight a specific flavor profile. You will learn how to make both Tomato and Chili Chutney and also Sweet Pineapple Chutney. Finally, we will be making Traditional Strawberry Jam. I’ll show you how to use commercial pectin and as well as how to properly and safely can jam using the hot water canning method for long-term storage. Canning is a technique that you can use for filling your pantry and keeping yourself well stocked with preserved foods throughout the year.