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●MADE IN USA. Reusable premium synthetic 3 FILTER SET for sugarmaking includes (2) 1 Qt. Pre-Filters for maple sap collection; (1) 1 Qt. heavy duty filter for boiling sap. Instruction Card
●WASHABLE AND RESUABLE FILTERS produce pure, delicious, maple syrup. Filters fit perfectly on a standard sized sieve stand (not included.) Each filter has two precut slits to slip a dowel or holder through
●1 QT FILTERS ARE THE IDEAL SIZE FOR SMALL HOME BATCHES. Unlike larger filters which are hard to handle and prone to spilling, 1 Qt. maple sugaring filters are perfect for pouring hot, boiling maple syrup
●REMOVES SUGAR SAND FROM MAPLE SYRUP for the best clarity, taste and appearance. Filters naturally occurring maple sap sediment and grit quickly and easily. Step-by-step instructions included
●DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY BY MAPLE TAPPER, a leader in maple tapping supplies since 1975. Our high quality maple syrup filters make it easy to produce delicious maple syrup at home. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

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Description

One Quart Filter Kit -- Designed for Small Batch Maple Syrup Making!

This kit was created with the home sugarmaker in mind. Includes two one-quart, lightweight prefilters (use for collecting sap and mid-boil filtering) and one one-quart thick, heavy-duty filter for use during the final boiling stage. All filters have pre-cut slits and fit into most standard sieve stands. Also includes a handy instruction card. This is a must-have for making pure maple syrup and is an easy step to ensure syrup stays clear.

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Why Filter Maple Sap and Syrup?

As maple sap boils down into maple syrup, the natural minerals become concentrated and form cloudy or chunky sediment called niter (or sugar sand). This is perfectly edible but can affect the taste and appearance of syrup. Luckily, it’s easily removed by a quick filter when collecting and then twice during the boiling process.

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Why Use One-Quart Filters?

Most filters on the market are designed for big sugarmaking operations and are difficult to use by yourself as a home sugarmaker. So we’ve created a smaller, one-quart filter kit that fits most standard sieve stands; comes with pre-cut slits so you can securely balance it; and is just the right size to handle a home-sized batch of syrup. These are the filters we use ourselves!

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How To Filter Maple Sap and Syrup.

From tree to table, sap is filtered three times. Each step is simple but necessary as it removes sugar sand from syrup, creating a tasty and clearer end product.

Step One: Daily Sap Filter

Each day pour collected sap through the light filter to remove debris. Keep filtered sap chilled until ready to boil.

Step Two: Mid-Boil Filter

Once sap reaches the 216°F range, run it through the lighter prefilter to remove the majority of sugar sand. Typically, sugarmakers suspend this filter over the finishing pot and pour it directly through. That pot can then be put directly on the stove for the final boil. Remember: handle with care, sap is hot!!

Step Three: Final Filter

For this last step, suspend the lightweight prefilter inside the heavier filter and place over a clean pot. When syrup reaches its finished temperature, pour through this two-stage filter into waiting bottles or jars. Syrup will drain through quickly but sugar sand will be trapped in the filters.

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Washable and Reusable

After filtering, rinse all filters with hot water only (no dishsoap or laundry detergent). Do not wring or twist as this can stretch the fibers and cause the filter to lose its shape. Hang to dry. With proper care, filters are reusable for many seasons.

Now you get to enjoy and share your gorgeous pure maple syrup!