Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 11/3/2018 4:36 PM, wrote:
>> On Sat, 3 Nov 2018 16:09:57 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "Ed Pawlowski" 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. 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.
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> It is what I did yesterday with a jar (glass though) of crystallised
>>> honey.
>> I use a lot of honey and when it crystalizes I warm it gently. I've
>> learned to pour a large amount into smaller jars that are short enough
>> to fit into my microwave standing up... do not lie them down or you'll
>> end up with a horrid mess. I use the defrost setting, takes a bit
>> longer but doesn't ruin the flavor. A gallon jug in an 8 qt pasta pot
>> of water on the stove top will work, once it begins to simmer lower
>> the heat to well below a simmer... water at 140ºF is perfect, and be
>> sure to loosen the cap.
>
> NEVER EVER NUKE HONEY !! It kills all the beneficial properties of the
> honey !
>

Not to worry ... Popeye just sticks his big ole hot dik in the pot, and
it warms up in a few minutes, though it does have some sailor 'cream'
mixed in it. That gives it all the beneficial stuff old mexican women want.