how long can u store near syrup?

[cjmiller272]

Maybe somebody out there has an answer. I cook my syrup to about 55brix then prefilter into 5 gallon buckets. Then once i see how much product i have then i order my jars and filters based on what i need. If i store my buckets on cool basemwnt floor, how long should it last before spoiling. Last year i froze my three buckets, not enough freezer space this year. Thanks for any input

[Bucket Head]

I would'nt do that for more than a couple days, and I would try to avoid doing that at all first. That "cool" basement is probably warmer than your refrigerator or freezer. Bacteria multiplies like crazy at and above the 45-50 degree range. I'd hate to see you lose all that hard work.

Who do you know that does have some freezer space? Walk-in cooler space? Friends, family, neighbors, anybody? Anyone have a larger refrigerator thats not in use at the moment? Maybe with the shelves removed the pails would fit?

It really needs to be cold so it will keep.

[Michael Greer]

Bury it in the snowdrift on the north side of the building. If snow won't melt, it's still cold enough for storage.

[Diesel Pro]

Not much snow anywhere in WI at this point.

[saphound]

How many buckets do you have this year? And is some of it older than others? If it is you better get busy. That's a lot of syrup to lose. Maybe put them in a cheap kiddie pool or something and pack bags of ice around them?

[wiam]

Why not take it to syrup then store until ready to can?