storage & rock

[maple33]

After storing syrup, there was rock and crystals in the container. Has anyone experienced this and can the rock and crystals be used?

[Thompson's Tree Farm]

Syrup was too thick. Sugar crystals can be re dissolved.

[Scribner's Mountain Maple]

I like the crystals to eat like rock candy. Sometimes I put a chunk in my coffee instead of sugar. Certainly don't through it away and enjoy it. I don't get them much anymore since by using a hydrometer I don't take it past syrup as often. To get the crystals you are likely around 2 brix beyond syrup. And like Thompson's said, you can redesolve with water and turn back into syrup.

[maple33]

Thanks for the info i re-heated and added water brought back to syrup with hydrometer and i guess question is should i add back through the evaporator syrup pan or just filter as is just done want crystals to form again or other syrup in syrup pan. ( adjusted pan thermometer so would not happen again )

[Burnt sap]

Think of it as Maple Crystal meth! Without the high or chemicals:lol: