Julia Hallman, jam buyer and avid home canning enthusiast, is leading a Formaggio Kitchen session on jam basics, just in time to prepare you for summer’s fruit and vegetable bounty. During this September 11 demonstration at the Classroom Annex beginning at 6:30 pm, Julia will take you through the jam-making process from start to finish. We’ll cook four different preserves, one traditional, single-fruit jam plus three more unusual preserves. Our focus will be on the preparation of the raw fruit, the cooking process, and how to jar your jam. She will examine key topics such as the role of sugar, the importance of lemon juice and how to add it, the stages of cooking, and how to test the jam accurately for doneness. During the class, participants will be able to enjoy several examples of jam (with accompaniments!) to educate their palate. Lastly, to get you started on your own jamming endeavors, you will receive your own “Jam Kit” with all of the ingredients necessary (including Weck Jars) to make your first small-batch jam! NOTE: This class is held at our Classroom Annex, not our retail location. The annex is located at 67 Smith Place in Cambridge, and we highly recommend reviewing the directions available on the website at http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/classes. Please be aware of our cancellation policy. General Admission, $65.00 per person. Register online.