Apple Butter and Apple Pie Filling: Canning Techniques with Merrilee Olson at Gold Ridge Organic Farms

Join chef and food preservationist Merrilee Olson, founder of Preserve Farm Kitchens, at Gold Ridge Organic Farms for an immersive 3-hour workshop learning how to transform apples picked straight from our orchards into delicious apple butter and apple pie filling.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Merrilee's years of expertise will guide you through time-honored canning techniques that turn simple, farm-fresh ingredients into culinary treasures. You'll discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect consistency, flavor balance, and preservation methods that ensure your creations last well beyond the harvest season.

The workshop will be conducted in our Apple Cottage kitchen and includes step-by-step instruction, tastings of your finished products, and plenty of tips for recreating the magic in your own kitchen.

What To Expect:
- Your own jars of apple butter and apple pie filling
- A beautiful apple blossom pink apron for future preserving adventures
- Confidence in essential canning techniques
- A scenic round-trip ride in our vintage pink VW van
- 10% discount on all Farm Shop purchases