Apr 13, 2008

Day 39: Last Day for 2008

Boiled down the final 9-10 gallons of sap to get 24 oz. of syrup. A little stronger flavored, really nice...medium in flavor/color. In hindsight, the weather changed very abruptly. Most of the days barely hit 40, and then, all of a sudden, it was 60 deg. outside with 40 deg. nights. The sap totally stopped. It's been a lot of fun...and a lot of work.

Lessons learned:
1. Making maple syrup is a rewarding hobby - try it!
2. Start small. Worry about mass production later.
3. Never, ever complain about the cost of maple syrup!

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Campervan Queenstown said...

Man! Those maple syrups are good but their price is getting expensive :( Wonder why? Maybe I should start my own Maple syrup making hobby :)