Canning Maple Syrup

Directions

  1. 1Pour your maple syrup into a stock pot.
  2. 2Turn it on high heat.
  3. 3Sterilize jars in another pot.
  4. 4Boil the jars for a few minutes.
  5. 5Heat maple syrup to 180 to 200 degrees but don't go higher than 200 degrees.
  6. 6Take your jars out.
  7. 7Drain the water out of them.
  8. 8Place jars on the counter and start ladling in hot maple syrup to about a half inch to one fourth inch head space.
  9. 9Place lids that were also placed in the hot water.
  10. 10Pull lids out of the water and placing them on top of the jars.
  11. 11Wipe the rims of your jars.
  12. 12Screw the lids on really tight with your rings and then flip them upside down.
  13. 13Let them all sit like this for five to 10 minutes and then flip them back upright.
  14. 14Let them cool on their own and they will seal naturally.
  15. 15Keep the rings on the jars.

Ingredients

  • maple syrup
  • water

Equipment

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Tips

  • Maple syrup has to be refrigerated otherwise bacteria can grow.
  • It is important to use hot jars with hot maple syrup so that it doesn't shock them and break them.
  • Boil the lids, which will soften the rubber rings on the lids.
  • Make sure you wipe the rims of your jars really well so there's no maple syrup on there because that sticky mess will not help it seal properly.