# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Making jams and jellies at home is a simple and rewarding way to preserve food. With just fruit, sugar, pectin, and a few essential kitchen tools, you can create flavorful spreads your family will love. Understanding the basic principles behind the process, such as balancing the proper ratio of fruit, pectin, acid, and sugar, is key to achieving a perfect set and a safe product.
 
University of Illinois Extension will offer Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies to build your food preservation skills and gain kitchen confidence. This hands-on workshop begins in the classroom and then moves to the kitchen for a practical experience. During the first portion of the class, participants will learn about the different types of sweet spreads, the science behind gel formation, and essential jam- and jelly-making techniques. In the second half, participants will put their knowledge into action by preparing their own jar of jam to take home.
 
Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies will be held Saturday, May 30, from 9 AM to Noon, at the U of I Extension Office located in Building R at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL. The cost to attend is $25, and the class size is limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/yes-you-can-preserving-practice-jams-and-jellies-stephenson/200030046582506
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Freeport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032
- **lat**: 42.28326
- **long**: -89.67332
- **full address**: 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson being held?
  - **A:** Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson?
  - **A:** Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson is organized by University of Illinois Extension - Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Yes, You Can: Preserving Practice: Jams and Jellies - Stephenson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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