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Preserving Harvest: online canning course for beginners
$ 45.00

Preserving Harvest: online canning course for beginners

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I ♡ canning food.

It's easy to love the idyllic notion of serving up loved ones nutritive, garden fresh produce in the depths of winter, sharing jars of jam with neighbors, popping open sauce for the spontaneous dinner party, lounging about with pickles.

This romantic idea also contains the reality when beginning a thing in our already full lives: time needed to learn, what to buy and how to do it. Oh yeah, and the time to do it

I'm here to help.

In this course you will:

* Discover that preserving food is way easier and less time-consuming than you imagine. Bonus: reduces waste and saves money.
* Move past the intimidation and into total confidence regarding the canning process, safety precautions, and all that information out there.
* Be armed with excitement and tools to begin putting up food for your kin.
*Shortly after purchase, you will receive an email containing the digital guidebook and link to the course video.

 


COURSE INCLUDES:

  • Nici’s step-by-step apple canning video
  • Nici’s printable guidebook that includes the recipe, process, troubleshooting, FAQs, canning label printable and more.
  • Access to all materials forever
  • Canning label pdf (printable)
  • Add a canning kit for $35. This kit contains jar lifter, lid lifter, small canning rack and stainless steel funnel.

WHY APPLES?

My step-by-step instructions and video guidance are designed to teach you how to can any high acid food (you'll learn all about pH and why that matters!) So if you've got apricots or raspberries to work with, it's a snap to plug into this course.

I had to pick a food to work with in the video and I chose apples! Good apples can be found year round. You needn't have access to an apple tree to have great apples to make applesauce. Also, it's a snap to whip up a few quarts of sauce with those unattractive apples chilling on your kitchen counter. We will help you select from what you've got whether it's an orchard or Costco.

Also: learn to can apples and you can any jam, sauce, spread, butter or salsa. Yes! In fact, it is easy to substitute a different fruit if you'd like! This course is designed to empower you to can any high acid food.

FAQ

What do I need to buy and how much will that cost? I send participants a detailed tool list with links to purchase. In a nutshell: you will need jars ($10), a wide mouth funnel ($4 for plastic/$9 for stainless steel), jar lifter ($5-$9), lid lifter ($3), canning rack ($8-$10) and a few pots (one for cooking, one for processing).

What kind of apples do I get? How many? You will need about 3 pounds per quart and can use whatever apples you love. With the course, I give detailed suggestions on variety and where/how to buy.

How much time do I need to set aside for the course? I’d allow yourself 2-3 hours for your first time. Once you get the hang of the process it’ll be much faster!

Do I need to be worried about food safety? No! Well, not more than you worry about it now. I will address your concerns about canning and food safety. We are canning a high acid food so botulism cannot exist in our jars. And I am here to help you along and answer your questions!

Due to this being a digital course, there are no refunds available after purchase.

Questions? Email hello@digandco.com

Course Includes

COURSE INCLUDES:

  • Nici’s step-by-step apple canning video
  • Nici’s printable guidebook that includes the recipe, process, troubleshooting, FAQs, canning label printable and more.
  • Access to all materials forever
  • Canning label pdf (printable)
  • Add a canning kit for $35. This kit contains jar lifter, lid lifter, small canning rack and stainless steel funnel.

Why Apples?

WHY APPLES?

My step-by-step instructions and video guidance are designed to teach you how to can any high acid food (you'll learn all about pH and why that matters!) So if you've got apricots or raspberries to work with, it's a snap to plug into this course.

I had to pick a food to work with in the video and I chose apples! Good apples can be found year round. You needn't have access to an apple tree to have great apples to make applesauce. Also, it's a snap to whip up a few quarts of sauce with those unattractive apples chilling on your kitchen counter. We will help you select from what you've got whether it's an orchard or Costco.

Also: learn to can apples and you can any jam, sauce, spread, butter or salsa. Yes! In fact, it is easy to substitute a different fruit if you'd like! This course is designed to empower you to can any high acid food.

FAQ

FAQ

What do I need to buy and how much will that cost? I send participants a detailed tool list with links to purchase. In a nutshell: you will need jars ($10), a wide mouth funnel ($4 for plastic/$9 for stainless steel), jar lifter ($5-$9), lid lifter ($3), canning rack ($8-$10) and a few pots (one for cooking, one for processing).

What kind of apples do I get? How many? You will need about 3 pounds per quart and can use whatever apples you love. With the course, I give detailed suggestions on variety and where/how to buy.

How much time do I need to set aside for the course? I’d allow yourself 2-3 hours for your first time. Once you get the hang of the process it’ll be much faster!

Do I need to be worried about food safety? No! Well, not more than you worry about it now. I will address your concerns about canning and food safety. We are canning a high acid food so botulism cannot exist in our jars. And I am here to help you along and answer your questions!

Due to this being a digital course, there are no refunds available after purchase.

Questions? Email hello@digandco.com

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20 July 2022

Very satisfied!

It’s baby step learning, but the information is easy for me to follow along. I can’t wait to make this a living craft.

CM
Cheryl M.
United States
10 June 2022

Preserving Harvest online canning course for beginners

I cannot find an access to the course. I have the order confirmation and this questionaire. I have been busy planting so am now looking to enter the course. Please help

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Sheryl M.
United States United States
13 April 2020

Psyched to be canning!

The canning class helped me have the confidence to can all on my own. Although pretty adept in the kitchen (if I do say so myself) I had never held the reigns for canning. I'd help friends and do what I was told, but had never thought it all through myself. I'd gathered all my supplies and pitted my plums and pulled out the booklet to double and triple check the process. FIrst attempt was a successful batch of plum jam and already looking ahead to next summer's options. Ketchup is at the top of my list!

MZ
Marina Z.
United States United States
20 October 2019

Do this!

Nici makes it so fun and easy to can anything! She shares her favorite resources and tips to make everything taste it’s best, look the prettiest, and seal for preserving. I am so glad I took this course!

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Carla S.
United States United States
14 October 2019

Jam Canning Class

I was part of an on-site, hands-on jam making and canning class with Nici. I am 73 years old and had not canned since I was in my 30s. Nici presented with expertise, good humor and simply understood instructions. It was fun and has given me the confidence to make jam for my grandchildren. I highly recommend! Trish

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Trish
United States United States
10 October 2019

Success!

I was fortunate to spend a lovely afternoon learning the process of canning with Nici. My own insecurities in the kitchen quickly slipped away with Nici's simple and meaningful instructions. I surprised myself days later by successfully making my own grape jam with grapes from a local garden. I would encourage you to purchase the tools needed that she has put together for easy purchase so that you too can get started right away! Nici has so much knowledge to share and I would love to take another one of her courses! Happy Canning!

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Amy P.
United States United States
01 October 2019

Super fun and informative!

I took a jam canning class in person from Nici and it was casual and fun and warm, really enjoyable. She made it simple and easy and gave us all the information we needed, while showing us as she went. We were all encouraged to participate and get hands-in experience as well. I would recommend it to anyone who is curious, and also may feel intimidated by canning - Nici makes it feel accessible and very doable and rewarding.

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Romy
20 December 2018

LOVED THIS CLASS!

If you are even the tiniest bit interested in taking this online course, DO IT. It was such a fun and rewarding experience! Nici organized it so that it's very easy to follow. I loved that I could pause and rewind the video as needed, and her materials were well designed -- informative and clear. My son and I had so much fun learning to can from this course, and I feel equipped with skills to try the process with different foods now!

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Anna
Richmond, RI
10 December 2018

You *CAN* do it!

My parents used to can bushels of tomatoes from our family garden and I always thought it was a mysterious and difficult process. I inherited their canning pot and it sat in my basement for ten years. I decided to take Nici's online preserving class and was pleasantly surprised to find it was an easy and affordable process. Nici provided both a video tutorial and written materials that were very easy to follow. I canned twelve pints of applesauce and purchased some recommended canning books for more recipes down the line. Nici was quick to answer questions and made the whole class an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this class! It is both satisfying and joyful to preserve food and I promise you, it's much easier than you think! Thanks, Nici!

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Madonna
Buffalo, NY
23 November 2018

Great class for learning the basics of canning!

I really enjoyed this class! I've always been a little intimidated of the canning process, and this was a great way to learn. The videos were helpful because you could go back and listen again, or pause on instructions as you worked. Excited to see what is next!

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Sarah M.
Missoula, MT
21 November 2018

Always wanted to learn to can!

I’ve always wanted to learn to can but felt nervous about teaching myself. When Nici announced this class I couldn’t have been more thrilled. I’ve followed her blog and shop for years and learned a lot from how she takes such joy in feeding her family- it felt like the perfect opportunity to finally learn! The class was so easy and I made 12 perfectly sealed jars of applesauce on the first try. The combo of the video and the step by step instructions was perfect. I had a few anxious questions (“is this what it’s supposed to look like at this stage?”, etc.) and Nici emailed me back quickly and warmly. I’ve already started my second batch this week! So glad I did this. Thanks Nici!!!

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Emily
Newberg, Oregon
09 November 2018

First time canner—so simple and fun!

I've wanted to learn how to can foods like applesauce for a decade, but I was always too nervous to do it on my own. Nici's step-by-step video guidance alone was everything I needed to easily can applesauce successfully on my first try. Not to mention all the other awesome downloadable resources she offers. I'm so excited to fill my shelves with jars of homemade goodness and give applesauce to my friends and family during the holiday season. I can't wait to take more of her online courses!!

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Corinne B.
Baltimore, MD