University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a food preservation workshop at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd. in Wiscasset.
Spirited Spreads: Boozy Jams Happy Hour will take place on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:30–7 p.m. Participants will learn how to effectively and safely incorporate spirits and liqueurs into fruit jams.
Workshop attendees will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” informational packet and learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, what equipment to use to ensure safety, and how to check for properly sealed jars. A local snack will be provided during class, and attendees are encouraged to bring a potholder to the workshop.
Registration is required; the cost is $40 per workshop. For more information and to register visit the program webpage. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate McCarty, 207.781.6099; kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
