Love it!! Your Dad was correct. I did the same thing last year. they say never leave it alone and what do I do, leave it alone for only a few minutes. Its official now, you are a syrup maker, welcome to the club.
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Unfortunately pitch it. Scorched syrup mixed with good syrup will ruin the good syrup.
Made 7 gallons today and almost forgot about the pan.
Amazing how a good sap flow erases the brain