Make the most of berry season this spring and turn punnets of fruit into delicious homemade preserves that will last far beyond the end of the season.
Preserving food is the best way to make seasonal abundance last. Whilst you can buy most goods year round, homemade preserves - especially when made from seasonal produce - is genuinely worlds apart. Better flavour, no unnecessary additives and the satisfaction in knowing exactly what is in it and how it was made.
In this hands on preserving workshop, we’ll explore several different preserving techniques to preserve a range of berries that is suitable for beginners. You’ll come away with genuine knowledge and confidence - not just a recipe you’ll follow once - but an understanding of how and why each method works so you can apply your new skills to whatever is in season next.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the workshop you’ll feel confident in:
Making a berry jam that sets EVERY time
How to make a quick, soft set fruit preserve and how it differs from jam
Bottle whole berries so you have shelf stable fruit available year round
Create zero waste and learn how to use your scraps to make your own fermented fruit vinegars
Understand acidity, pectin, sugar ratios and the science behind proper set
Knowing what berries suit which technique so you can make the most of whatever you might be growing or purchase
These are practical, repeatable skills you’ll use long after the workshop is over.
Whats included
Hands on cooking of four different preserves
All ingredients and equipment provided
High quality printed recipe cards for everything you make, with variations, troubleshooting notes and tips and tricks
A detailed berry preserving handbook including a comprehensive list of berries and their preserving suitability, and a glossary of preserving terms (DIGITAL - emailed after class)
Food grade jars for your preserves and a carry bag to take home everything you make
Aprons to wear in class
Small class numbers for individual attention
PLUS a delicious shared ‘berry brunch’ at the end of class to showcase what you’ve made
Why you’ll love this workshop
You won’t just follow a recipe - you will build real preserving skills. You’ll learn how to make the most of seasonal abundance, how to reduce your food waste and bring a little Nonna magic into your own kitchen. Whether you come alone or with a friend, are brand new to preserving or have dabbled in the past - you’ll leave inspired, capable and well fed!
What past workshop attendees have said
"Amy is really clear and well spoken and always willing to answer questions."
"The workshop content is so great, all easy to follow. It's so good to be hands on, and the handouts are perfect!"
"Amy runs such a professional workshop, I loved watching and doing and working as a team. The instructions are excellent, handouts are beautiful, I use my recipe cards all the time."
"Workshops are such great value for money, and then to eat a fabulous lunch at the end and have the clean up done by someone else - so luxurious!"
What are you waiting for? Book today! This workshop WILL SELL OUT so don’t delay!
Duration
Up to 4 hours
Important Information
Workshop is open to adults 18+
If you are no longer able to attend, you can request a refund up until 7 days prior to the event. Please note that due to the high cost of running the workshop, procuring of items and planning lessons, refunds within 7 days of the event are not available - however, you may transfer your booking to another name - please contact to discuss.
If the workshop is rescheduled and you cannot attend the new date, a refund will be provided. If cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be issued.