Food & Drink: Garlic Preservation at Maine Tasting Center
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness level required, just a willingness to get hands-on.
Overview
Discover the art of garlic preservation at Maine Tasting Center with hands-on workshops in jam, jelly, and pickling techniques. Perfect for food lovers looking to extend their harvest season! Discover how to turn fresh garlic into delicious preserves with expert guidance and take home your creations.
Jam-Packed with Garlic: A Garlic Preservation Workshop
All ages • 3 Hours • $40 • Learn how to safely preserve garlic in a variety of ways
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About This Adventure
Join our hands-on garlic jelly-making workshop and transform your garden's bounty into delicious roasted pear and garlic jam and garlic jelly. Learn the water-bath preservation technique, explore garlic drying and pickling, and take home your creations along with a recipe booklet. Bring your apron for a flavorful experience!
A hands-on garlic jelly-making workshop
Duration
3 Hours
Rates
Members: $34 Non-Members: $40 Our members save 15% on their class registrations! Learn more about membership benefits and sign up at www.mfbec.org.
2025 Dates
- Sunday, September 7
About
What to do with all that fresh garlic you harvested from your garden?
Do you want to explore savory jams? Do you want to learn how to safely use the water-bath technique for preserving jams and jellies.
Then this is the class for you!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will make roasted pear and garlic jam and garlic jelly, perfect for enjoying with meats and cheeses on your charcuterie boards.
You will learn how to safely process your product using the water-bath technique. We will also discuss the how to’s of garlic drying, pickling, and infused vinegar and how don’ts of garlic infused oils.
All materials will be provided and you will leave with a jar of garlic jam and garlic jelly as well as a booklet of recipes and ideas. Don’t forget to bring your apron!
Want to fully immerse yourself in garlic? Sign up for For the Love of Garlic: How to Grow Bigger and Better Garlic, a class & tasting with garlic farmer Meredith Coffin, earlier the same day!
Adventure Tips
Bring an apron
Wear comfortable clothing and an apron to protect against food splatters during hands-on activity.
Arrive early
Getting there early ensures plenty of time for hands-on learning and sampling.
Bring containers
Bring your own jars or containers if you want to take extra preserves home.
Taste test
Sample different garlic preserves and discover new flavor combinations.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Ospreys
- White-tailed deer
History
Maine has a long-standing tradition of preserving local produce, dating back to early settler farming and foraging practices.
Conservation
The workshop promotes sustainable practices by emphasizing local sourcing and minimal waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Apron
Protect clothing during the hands-on garlic preservation process.
Small jars or containers
Bring your own if you'd like to take extra preserves home.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques and recipes for future reference.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes suitable for a kitchen environment and active participation.