UCCE Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County

My oregano harvest. I air dried mine in my Korean fish net drying rack. Here is a good publication on drying herbs. https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-drying-herbs

Pickled figs are delicious and a little exotic. Perfect for an impressive charcuterie board. They pair beautifully with a pork roast or poultry. The syrup is sweet and sour and can be used for many things including a vinaigrette for a salad featuring fresh figs, over cheesecake, or drizzle over mini-brie cheese for an elegant appetizer. Here is a recipe: https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_06/fig.html

Wishing you pumpkin spice and everything nice today. Happy Halloween!

Cranberry-orange curd can be frozen, but not canned. Can be used to make tarts!

Here is a simple recipe using our home preserved sauerkraut and applesauce

Cranberry-orange infused vinegar. Great for a nice seasonal vinaigrette. Add some pomegranate seeds, too! Picture courtesy of youngcrochet Here is the recipe, includes a marinade recipe: https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/312442.pdf

Did you can apple juice? This is a fun project. Fyi - our home preserved apple juice is technically apple cider. "The official description from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture says cider is "raw apple juice that has not undergone a filtration process to remove coarse particles of pulp or sediment." On the other hand, apple juice undergoes filtration to remove pulp and is then pasteurized to extend the shelf life"

Cranberry marmalade. This can easily be substituted for cranberry sauce. https://nchfp.uga.edu//can/cranberry_marmalade_powder.html

Did you can a case of zucchini-pineapple this summer? Use some in this recipe instead of the pineapple https://smittenkitchen.com///morning-glory-breakfast-cake/

Cranberry Chutney! Another seasonal condiment that can dress up any meal. Click the link for recipes and ideas for using it: https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/314758.pdf

Cranberry Salsa! Time to get this holiday salsa in the jar. Once flavors meld for 3-4 weeks it will be ready for the festivities. View and download the recipe from our archives: https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/312452.pdf

Having grown up eating fried rice, I can totally get into this recipe using sauerkraut with Asian flavors!

Gingered Red Pear-Rosemary Freezer Jam Have 4 or 5 pears that you want to use up? Here is an easy freezer jam. Bonus: it tastes delicious! https://ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs/files/312405.pdf