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    Default Can you freeze sap after boiling?

    I’ve got a turkey fryer set up, and I’m boiling down 10 gallons or so, and wondering if I can boil it down to a couple gallons, and freeze the remaining sap to combine with my final batch this week so I can finish it all at once.

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    Yes. Boiled sap will freeze at lower temp than water, but it will be fine. Boil it down as far as you can / are willing to do and then do the same for your next batch and then combine them (both near to syrup) to finish together.
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    If you’re only trying to preserve it for a few days it’s not really necessary to freeze it. Refrigeration is fine and would save a lot of time and energy by skipping the freeze thaw process.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ecolbeck View Post
    If you’re only trying to preserve it for a few days it’s not really necessary to freeze it. Refrigeration is fine and would save a lot of time and energy by skipping the freeze thaw process.
    Agreed. If only a week and it's cold...just keep it cold and in the shade. Pack it in snow. It will be fine.
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