Core Skills: Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings

Core Skills: Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings is the first class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based ways to preserve apples at home using USDA- and UC-approved recipes.

Learn how to turn seasonal apples into creamy apple butter and crisp, dehydrated apple rings—delicious ways to enjoy the harvest long after the season ends.

Learning Outcomes of the Class

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and safely can apple butter using a tested, research-based recipe.
• Dehydrate apples into crunchy rings for shelf-stable snacks.
• Apply safe food preservation practices approved by UC and USDA.
• Understand the basics of storage for quality and food safety.

Key Features of the Class

• Free, live Zoom class with UC Master Food Preservers Online.
• Step-by-step instructions with recipe handouts.
• Live Q&A with trained volunteers.
• Each class is independent—attend one or both, you’ll learn different techniques each time.
• Research-based, food safety–focused methods only.

Requirements

• No prior experience needed.
• No supplies required. Watch, learn, and use the resources later.

Who Is This Class For?

• Home cooks with extra apples from the market, CSA, or backyard orchard.
• Beginners curious about safe, science-based food preservation.
• Anyone interested in making healthy, delicious apple spreads and snacks.

📌 This class is part of the UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program, bringing safe, research-based food preservation education on specialty crops to Californians—and beyond.

This is a grant-funded program that requires post event evaluations. By registering for this event you consent to receive a request to complete brief surveys after class and three months later. Your information will not be used in any other way. Thank you!