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Eliemma
02-27-2018, 09:55 AM
Was wondering how long I can store near syrup in the refrigerator before finishing. I have a lot to do coming up. Will be boiling tomarrow and Thursday. Then was going to drain the evaporator and finish it Sunday. Think it will be ok?
ecolbeck
02-27-2018, 11:50 AM
I think you'll be fine with that plan. You can also freeze it if longer term storage is needed but I think it would keep for quite a while in the fridge.
Haynes Forest Products
02-27-2018, 11:00 PM
The term NEAR SYRUP is key to your plan. If you hot pack syrup that is 2-3-4 points under for a week your fine.
maple flats
02-28-2018, 07:29 AM
It will be fine as long as it is kept cold. After boiling to "near Syrup" density you have killed the bacteria, it will then keep in the fridge for a few weeks if needbe. Finish it to proper density before bottling it.
mi-maple
03-02-2018, 08:08 PM
I have left nearup in a bucket in the fridge for at least a month once. figured it would have a skim of mold in top by the time I got to it, but it was fantastic. Boiled it to density bottled it and it was great.
bmbmkr
03-07-2018, 11:15 PM
The term NEAR SYRUP is key to your plan. If you hot pack syrup that is 2-3-4 points under for a week your fine.

I've read "hot packing" in several threads, could you please explain what hot packing is for a novice. Thanks
Kippster
03-07-2018, 11:58 PM
To me, "hot packing" refers to putting hot liquid into a container and sealing it with a lid. Other folks may differ with me on terminology. Personally I use half gallon mason jars. I put the hot "almost syrup" into the jar and snug down the ring and lid. It keeps in the fridge for a week or more without any problem, til I have time to filter, finish to density and bottle it. Seems to help me to eliminate some of the sugar sand because it has a chance to settle out of the syrup. Just my 2 cents!
ennismaple
03-08-2018, 02:12 PM
Hot packing refers to bottling your syrup between 180-190 F and then laying the bottle on its side for a few minutes to sterilize the cap and neck of the bottle. That ensures almost all bacteria, yeasts and molds are killed so you can store it on a shelf for 6 months (or more).