The official homemade syrup preservation thread - Tiki Drinks and Food

JB Jeff Bannow Tiki Socialite Detroit, MI Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 284	JB Jeff Bannow Posted posted on Fri, May 6, 2016 7:08 AM I make all of my syrups hot process, and pour into sterilized jars while still warm, then store in the fridge. I also make all of my simple syrups into invert syrups. Here's a good explanation of invert simple syrup, and why cold process simple syrup will spoil so quickly: http://cocktailjen.blogspot.com/2007/04/not-so-simple-syrup.html Basically, you have to add a little cream of tartar or citric acid, and boil it for a while. The molecules bond better with the water and are unable to support bacteria, so no spoilage.

I make all of my syrups hot process, and pour into sterilized jars while still warm, then store in the fridge.

I also make all of my simple syrups into invert syrups. Here's a good explanation of invert simple syrup, and why cold process simple syrup will spoil so quickly: http://cocktailjen.blogspot.com/2007/04/not-so-simple-syrup.html

Basically, you have to add a little cream of tartar or citric acid, and boil it for a while. The molecules bond better with the water and are unable to support bacteria, so no spoilage.

Post #763397 by Jeff Bannow on Fri, May 6, 2016 7:08 AM