JAM AND CHUTNEY MAKING
Course Information

Saturday 14th Sept 2019
​10:00 - 16:00
£65 
Tutor: Jill & Ian Sainsbury
Teas/Coffee included

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ABOUT THE COURSE

Learn how to make delicious preserves from foraged and home grown ingredients on this training course in the Hampshire South Downs. We will make a chutney and a fruit jam on the course and participants will be able to get hands-on with every stage of the process, including:

• foraging for and preparing the ingredients
• measuring out quantities and cooking up the preserves
• checking the jam has reached setting point
• sterilising and sealing jars of the finished products

Each participant will take a jar of each preserve made home with them, plus a helpful guide on preserve making. The course will finish with a jam and chutney tasting session.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

• ​A jar of jam and a jar of chutney.
• Preserve making hand out
• Option of buying a jam making kit.
  

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

No previous experience is required.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

• Outdoor clothing for the foraging session
• Foraging basket/container
• Apron
• Sharp knife, peeler and chopping board

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Jill and Ian have been using local and seasonal produce to make delicious chutney, condiments and cordials for many years and are the founders of Veggie Patch.  Their nettle cordial recently won the coveted taste award in the 2015 national 'Great Taste Award'. www.veggiepatchproduce.co.uk

"Very friendly, informative day with
​plenty of participation."