Juice to Jelly

 According to Kentucky County Health Rankings from 2021, 10% of the population of Hancock County is food insecure; meaning that 10% of the people in Hancock County lack adequate access to food. With the recent interest in gardening, homesteading, self-reliance and more people looking to food as health, interest in food preservation and preparation has grown. 

A series of Food preservation workshops have been offered. Teaching adults to preserve food and prepare food has a greater effect on the family and community. Seeking local farmers and resources close to home helps everyone in the community. Jelly making, Water bath and pressure canning, freezing and food dehydration were techniques taught in the community.

Juice to jelly was taught to show people an easy quick way to make their own jelly, know what the ingredients are, and this process is possible with little time, effort and money.  

After following up with the participants 2 out of 6 said they purchased canner and tools to make jelly at home.  2 other participants said they made the jelly from juice at home on their own.  All participants (6 of 6) agreed they felt confident they could do this process and try other canning processes on their own at home.