How to Make Maple Syrup!

How to Perfect the Finishing Boil for Maple Syrup


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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?

     

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

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

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

For articles and additional Maple Syrup Resources, be sure to go to:

⁠https://howtomakemaplesyrup.org⁠

     

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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!

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!

Thanks for listening!

Richard Tomlinsen


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How to Make Maple Syrup!By Richard Tomlinsen