Have you ever wondered why Maple Syrup tastes so good? How about why Maple Syrup is golden brown?

In this episode of the How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast, we go in-depth into the chemistry of what reactions are occurring at the molecular level to give Maple Syrup its exquisite and unique taste!

We start out talking about why no batch of Maple Syrup will ever taste exactly the same (and we're okay with that)! We then talk about what Maple Syrup and Self-Tanning lotion have in common. We wrap up by talking about steps you can take to affect the color of your own home-made Maple Syrup.

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Episode 12

Is making Maple Syrup bad for the Maple Trees? Does drilling a hole in the tree and sucking out its sap, bad for it?

Does tapping a Maple tree kill it? How many years can a Maple tree be tapped before it dies? Do Maple trees that are tapped grow slower or live shorter lives than untapped trees?

In this episode we go into the details of tapping Maple trees ans answer these questions. We discuss the different methods of tapping trees including the gravity feed and suction methods.

We end the conversation by going through the recommended best practices for ensuring a long and healthy life for your Maple trees.

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Does your Maple Syrup have a bunch of crude settled on the bottom of the jar? Do you hesitate to give away or sell your syrup because it doesn’t ‘look good enough’? Do friends and family ask you if it is safe to eat because there looks like mold on the bottom of your Maple Syrup jars?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the episode for you! In this 10th installment of the “How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast,” we go into a very detailed explanation about where “Niter” comes from and what it is composed of. We walk through the filtering steps that allow you to achieve crystal clear Delicious Maple Syrup that you can be proud to display!

We end the conversation by talking about the most common mistake made when filtering that leads to sugar-sand still appearing in the bottom of Maple Syrup jars, even though the syrup was filtered multiple times!

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What series of events led to the largest disappearance of Maple Syrup on record? We discuss the Canadian Crime of the Century in this episode!

Follow along as we step through the process by which a small band of misfits was able to outwit the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, resulting in 18 million dollars' worth of missing Maple Syrup.

At the end of the episode, we dig into the deep-seated feelings as to why this may have happened. And, what ever happened to the insurance payout?

Interested in learning more about the Great Maple Syrup Heist of 2012? Check out this excellent documentary on the subject:

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How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast!

What is the Jones Rule of 86? Originally written about in a paper in 1933 by Charles Howland Jones, the name "Jones Rule of 86" was not coined until 1946.

In this episode we discuss how the Rule came into being and how it is used in producing maple syrup. We also get into the details of where the number 86 comes from and why it is so prominent on this field. We finish the episode by going into why the "Rule of 86" has fallen out of favor and has been replaced by the "Rule of 87"...

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How can you decrease the amount of time (and money) you need to spend boiling your Maple Sap?

In this podcast episode, I give you a super simple (and free) way to increase the sugar content of your Maple Sap, before you even start boiling!

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“What if I invest in a bunch of equipment, and then decide I don’t actually like making Maple Syrup?”  

In this podcast episode, I give you a super simple (and inexpensive) way to try out making Maple Syrup with almost no investment whatsoever!  You will still need access to a Maple Tree (any type is fine) round-about mid-March, as well as a few simple supplies (you probably have them lying around the house…), and then you can try out “Maple-Sugaring” to see if you actually enjoy it!

We’ll also talk about how much it actually costs to make your own maple syrup (once you decide to take the plunge). We’ll go through startup costs as well as recurring costs.

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Ep006 - How to Make Maple Syrup Podcast - How to Make Maple Syrup for Less than One Dollar!

Author: Richard Tomlinsen

In this episode, we discuss: How do you know when your Maple Syrup is done? What is the best way to measure the exact sugar content (brix) of your Maple Syrup? How and when to bottle your Maple Syrup?  Why is some Maple Syrup so dark?

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In this episode, we discuss the different methods of boiling Maple Sap, and the boiling method I use (and why). We also answer the questions: How long does it take to boil Maple Syrup? When do I stop boiling Maple Syrup? Can you stop boiling and then start up again?

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Download the FREE - How to Make Maple Syrup Cheat Sheet found here:

For links to the equipment I use for boiling Maple Syrup, visit:

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For more information on the details of what was discussed, view the blog posts on these topics:

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In this episode, we discuss: When to start tapping Maple Trees, How Long does the Maple Sap Tapping Season Last? How deep to set your spiles (taps)? How to store Maple Sap until you are ready to Boil.

Download the FREE - How to Make Maple Syrup Cheat Sheet found here:

For links to the equipment I use for boiling Maple Syrup, visit:

⁠⁠⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org/equipment-list-for-making-maple-syrup/⁠⁠⁠

For more information on the details of what was discussed, view the blog posts on these topics:

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My name is Richard Tomlinsen, and in this series, I am going to walk through, in detail, the super easy steps to follow to make your own delicious Maple Syrup!

My Goal is that by the end of listening to this series, you will have all of the information you need to get started tapping your maple trees, collecting the sap, boiling it, and finally performing the finishing boil in order to bottle that perfect golden elixir!

In this series we cover the following topics:

1. How to Identify and When to Collect Sap (What kinds of Maples can produce Syrup? How many do you need?)

2. How to Tap Maple Trees for Maple Syrup (Including best practices for keeping your trees healthy!)

3. How to Boil Sap for Maple Syrup (Easiest methods and how long it will take!)

4. How to Perfect the Finishing Boil (Take the guesswork out of "When is my syrup done?")

5. How to Bottle Maple Syrup (Tips for bottling Maple Syrup for your Family and Friends!)

I hope you have as much fun listening as we are having making these episodes!

Why am I doing this?

I love making maple syrup! It has been a tradition in my family ever since I was very young, and it brings so much joy to our family! I hope to bring that joy to you as well! I hope that after you have listened to this podcast series, you will be equipped with how to start a fun, inexpensive hobby that you can do with your family and friends to draw closer to each other!