On 2018-11-03 4:57 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 11/3/2018 11:09 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Ed Pawlowski"Â* wrote in message ...
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Anyway, just wondered how well putting a little boiling water into
>>> the bottle will work, which is what's recommended here. With comments.
>>>
>>> https://www.thekitchn.com/is-there-a...e-syrup-226325
>>>
>>>
>>> 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.)
>>>
>>>
>>> Lenona.
>>>
>> I'd not want to dilute the syrup.Â* I wonder if microwaving it would heat
>> it enough to dissolve?Â*Â* You can always cut the top of the bottle for
>> access.
>> OTOH, is there enough crystals to even bother with?Â* I've had a small
>> layer and just tossed it.Â* It would be about a tablespoon at best.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> It is what I did yesterday with a jar (glass though) of crystallised
>> honey.
>>
>>
> Â*Please tell me you did NOT put your honey in the microwave ... that
> will kill all the beneficial properties of the honey .

Old wive's tale!