Discover safe ways to select, store, freeze, and preserve avocados while they’re at peak quality.

June is California Avocado Month! It’s the perfect time to learn how to make the most of avocados while at peak harvest and quality. In this one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers will share practical, research-based methods for selecting, storing, freezing, and preserving avocados for later use.

Participants will explore ways to maintain avocado quality and flavor beyond the fresh season, including guidance on ripeness, refrigeration, freezing avocado pulp, and additional preservation options. The class will also cover common storage mistakes and food safety considerations related to handling and preserving avocados at home.

Guest speaker Greg Alder, Vice President of the California Avocado Society and a volunteer with the UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego, will share insights on avocado varieties, seasonality, and selecting quality fruit.

What’s featured in this class

• Choosing and storing avocados for the best quality
• Understanding ripeness and seasonal availability
• Practical avocado preservation options
• Freezing and long-term storage approaches
• Research-based food safety guidance

Who is this class for?

• Home cooks and avocado lovers
• People looking to reduce food waste
• Gardeners and backyard growers
• Anyone curious about food preservation
• Beginners interested in safe, research-based preservation methods

This class is designed for anyone who wants practical, safety-focused information they can use at home. All instruction follows research-based food safety guidelines. Time will be reserved for questions at the end of the class.

Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish will be provided for this class by Linguistica Interpreting and Translation, LLC.

We are committed to making our programs accessible. If you have accessibility questions or need accommodations, please get in touch with ucmfp@ucanr.edu before the event.

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!

Time: 9:00 pm EST

Free!

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