Print PDF
Favorite
Email
Step 5Boiling the Sap
Next comes boiling the sap. This process can take up to 12 hours. If you are like me though, and only come out with a gallon and a half of syrup, it takes 7 hours. The peak temp. of the sap should be 7 degrees above the boiling point, 100 degrees C. and 212 degrees F. Don't let the sap boil down to less than 1in. or it will burn.
| « Previous Step | Download PDFView All Steps | Next Step » |
5
comments
|
Add Comment
|
Mar 22, 2007. 1:16 PMTrow
says:
ok the first batch i made came out light and sweet and was boiling at 220 deg and the 2nd batch i made was at 220 deg and dark and maple tasting not to sweet and the 3rd one i made was like a carmel at 220 deg now im doing the 4th and almost all came right out of the tree the 2nd was boiled and than rested for a few days to add more sap does the sap have to sit around to get more flavor from it
Reply
Mar 13, 2011. 5:16 AMAngryGuy70
says:
I find that's mostly the weather. as the season progresses your syrup will get darker.
Reply
Mar 27, 2007. 7:40 PMsteel57
says:
i'm sure if you check your boiling point of water everytime you begin you will see what I mean. water boils + - 3 degrees which could explain why your syrup is changeing color. sap should be used as soon as possible,as it will spoil in a short time. the warmer it gets,the shorter it's good. hope I helped
Reply
Mar 13, 2007. 9:57 AMTrow
says:
I have dont it were it boiled like carmal and it is very sweet and very little maple taste how do i know when she is done all the way and sorry i used rock maple tree
Reply
Mar 14, 2007. 4:25 PMsteel57
says:
usually rock,sugar and red maple will produce good sap. Finished syrup is not very thick. check the boiling point of water the day your boiling,some days it maybe 210degrees.It changes due to barometric pressure. go 7 degrees above that days temp. be very careful when it's almost done because it will burn very fast. good luck
Reply
Mar 11, 2007. 4:58 PMsteel57
says:
your right about the 7 degrees above the boiling point of water but you need to check the temp. of boiling water before you begin,water boils at differant temps every day.I've seen it as low as 209 and as high as 213.this will take only a few seconds before boiling your sap. then at 7 degrees above boiling you've got great syrup.have fun
Reply
 |
Add Comment
|
