Apple Pie Filling & Creative Ways To Use This Season

Celebrate the flavors of apple season with a workshop that’s all about making the most of one of fall’s most versatile fruits!

Join Master Food Preserver Bambi Porter of Gypsy Cowgirl Kitchen as we create a research-tested Homemade Apple Pie Filling that you can enjoy long after apple season has passed. You’ll learn the techniques for safely preserving this pantry favorite while discovering that one jar can become so much more than a traditional apple pie.

Throughout the class, you’ll sample and explore a variety of delicious desserts made using homemade apple pie filling, including ideas like apple crisp, rustic galettes, hand pies, apple pie bars, and more. You’ll leave with plenty of inspiration to turn a single jar into quick and easy desserts your family will love all season long.

Each participant will:

• Make and take home a jar of homemade apple pie filling
• Learn the fundamentals of safely preserving fruit pie fillings
• Sample several desserts featuring apple pie filling
• Receive recipes, baking ideas, and tips for creating delicious desserts with ease

Whether you’re picking apples from a local orchard or bringing home a basket from the farmers market, this workshop will give you the confidence to preserve the season and fill your home with the comforting flavors of fall.

One jar…countless delicious possibilities. Join us as we bring the orchard to your oven, one cozy dessert at a time!

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

There’s something magical about baking in the fall. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to fill your kitchen with the comforting aromas of cinnamon, maple, apples, and warm spices.

Join Master Food Preserver and instructor Bambi Porter for a cozy morning of baking as we explore one of my favorite foolproof dough recipes and discover how one simple recipe can be transformed into a variety of delicious seasonal treats. Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or prefer the flavors of apple, cranberry, maple, or spice, you’ll leave inspired with ideas you can enjoy all season long.

During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the techniques for creating tender, bakery-style scones while exploring easy flavor variations, homemade glazes, and simple finishing touches that make every batch feel special. Along the way, we’ll share baking tips, make-ahead ideas, and freezer-friendly techniques to help you enjoy fresh baked treats whenever the craving strikes.

Each participant will:

Prepare and take home freshly baked seasonal treats.

Learn the secrets to creating tender, flaky bakery-style scones.

Receive recipes for multiple seasonal flavor variations and homemade glazes.

Enjoy samples, seasonal inspiration, and plenty of cozy baking tips to use throughout the fall and holiday season.

Whether you’re baking for family, friends, holiday gatherings, or simply a quiet morning with a cup of coffee, this workshop will leave you ready to make your home feel just a little warmer this autumn.

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed—not spent in the kitchen at the last minute.

Join Master Food Preserver and instructor Bambi Porter for a festive workshop filled with delicious recipes, simple entertaining ideas, and time-saving tips that will help you prepare ahead and enjoy more time with family and friends.

In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare a fresh cranberry-orange sauce that’s perfect for your holiday table and versatile enough to use in a variety of appetizers and seasonal dishes. You’ll discover how one simple recipe can become the star of your holiday entertaining while learning easy make-ahead ideas that are beautiful, delicious, and stress-free.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll enjoy tastings of several holiday appetizers featuring our homemade cranberry sauce, along with ideas for serving guests, using leftovers, and preparing recipes in advance. We’ll also share make-ahead tips, storage suggestions, and holiday hosting shortcuts that will help make this season your most relaxed yet.

Each participant will:

• Prepare and take home a fresh batch of homemade cranberry-orange sauce.
• Receive recipes for several easy holiday appetizers and entertaining ideas.
• Learn practical make-ahead tips to simplify holiday meals and gatherings.
• Enjoy seasonal tastings and leave inspired with fresh ideas for celebrating the holidays with confidence.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, attending a holiday gathering, or simply looking for new family favorites, you’ll leave with recipes, inspiration, and the confidence to create a warm and welcoming holiday table with less stress and more joy.

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.