On 11/3/2018 10:55 AM, wrote:
> Mine is in a plastic gallon jug, so I wouldn't want to put SUBMERGE the bottle in boiling water, per se.
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> I managed to break up the bottom layer with a long skewer, but it would take forever to get the pieces out of the small mouth.
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> Anyway, just wondered how well putting a little boiling water into the bottle will work, which is what's recommended here. With comments.
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> https://www.thekitchn.com/is-there-a...e-syrup-226325
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> One thing I wonder is, if I drain all the syrup before putting in the water, aren't the crystals likely to have little maple taste left? (I can't see into the bottle.)
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> Lenona.
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I'd not want to dilute the syrup. I wonder if microwaving it would heat
it enough to dissolve? You can always cut the top of the bottle for
access.
OTOH, is there enough crystals to even bother with? I've had a small
layer and just tossed it. It would be about a tablespoon at best.