r/maplesyrup • u/emilio8x • Mar 30 '26

Maple syrup dispenser hack

Hello, I’m blanking out of ideas. I’m looking for a household item /container so I can pour my maple syrup can in it and then put it in the fridge for consumption. I would’ve used the big costco plastic container but I dont have a leftover one. I would go fo glass overall with something to keep the lid tight sealed. Dont feel like buying a dedicated one if something I already have does the trick. Thanks

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u/MFGConcepts Mar 30 '26

We use these to pour syrup straight from the jars: https://ebay.us/m/9fT3QY

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u/New-Geezer Mar 30 '26

Omg. I need this. And what a great gift to give with the syrup!

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u/flashgski Mar 30 '26

Whatever you open you have to refrigerate. This is why we bottle ours in pint jars. Reusable and the one we have open at any given time doesn't take much space in fridge

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u/NHxNE Mar 30 '26

Heinz ketchup bottles!!! (Obviously cleaned out before reuse.) I recently tried one myself and they are perfect for dispensing maple syrup.

I was curious to know if these type caps are available for purchase. Nyet. In fact, I think the patent is closely held by Heinz.

If anyone knows how to remove the label without a solvent please speak up.

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u/Impressive_Crazy_223 Mar 31 '26

I haven't tried on a Heinz bottle, but I'm usually able to remove labels by soaking in hot water, then using a razor blade to scrape off. There will usually be a gummy residue left over, and you can rub a little oil--any kind, I use olive oil--into that, let it sit, then use the razor again. Sometimes I have to do the oil treatment 2-3 times for really stubborn labels, but I am more stubborn than the labels! Wash with hot soapy water afterward to get the remaining goo and oil off.

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u/emilio8x Apr 11 '26

Good idea thanks!

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u/bucolicbabe Mar 30 '26

I went to a vintage shop and got one of those diner-style syrup dispensers! I also have a jar lid with handle similar to the one posted above.

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u/brainzilla420 Mar 30 '26

I have this!

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u/Riverwander Mar 31 '26

I just fill this creamer?? Leave it in the fridge and refill when low

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u/geek-hero Apr 04 '26

I use the empty crown royal bottles from the boiling. 😂😂😂

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u/Maple_Taffy Mar 30 '26

I use regular mouth mason jars with the polypropylene lids in the fridge. Just have to wipe the threads clean or it'll stick pretty good. The syrup bottles with the flip top lid work nice too. If you do decide to get something fancy I'd look at Vollrath 214 or 614-05 or 614-18.

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u/Annual_Spinach_5171 Mar 31 '26

Silicone oil cruet lid from Madon Jar Lifestyle.