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Fall Syrup

A heavier syrup meant for bees to store for use throughout Winter.
Prep Time5 mins
Active Time20 mins
Keyword: bee feed, fall feed, sugar syrup, sugar water
Yield: 1 Gallon (Approximately)

Equipment

  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Jug with lid
  • Stock pot
  • Funnel

Materials

  • 3 Quarts Sugar (Pure Cane)
  • 1.5 Quarts Water
  • 4 tsp Pro Health (Or another stimulant)

Instructions

  • Place your stockpot (or other pot) on the stove and add the sugar and water. Stir together.
  • Light the stove on low heat and stir sugar and water until all sugar is completely dissolved. Do not allow the mixture to come to a boil!
  • Allow the mixture to cool. Then, add your stimulant according to directions.
  • Using a funnel, if needed, pour the syrup into your desired container and replace lid.

Notes

Never use syrup that had come to a boil. Cooked syrup contains products that a bee's digestive system cannot handle. If you are concerned about over-heating the syrup, heat the water separately then mix in the sugar. Just make sure the water is not boiling when you add the sugar.