In this article, I will show you, step-by-step, how to tap a maple tree for syrup. If you have never tried this before, it might seem a bit intimidating—but don’t worry, the process is pretty easy. It all starts with having the right gear and then following these 4 easy steps. Equipment…
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How to make maple candy in snow (maple taffy)
This is how you make a specific type of maple candy called maple taffy. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is in Southeastern PA. There are two silver maple trees in my yard that I tap to collect sap from concentrating and making maple syrup. Maple syrup…
Maple candy recipe: How to make maple candy from maple sap or syrup
Collecting sap from the maple trees in my yard is one of my favorite things to do–it gives me something to look forward to and occupy my time during those last weeks of winter. When the sap runs up the maple tree, it wakes the buds up out of the…
Learning How to Tap a Maple Tree: Day 1 of a New Hobby
Today, I embarked on a new adventure: learning how to make maple syrup at home by tapping my maple trees. This is the story of how I got started with this fun new hobby, all with the purpose of making my own maple syrup. Day 1 of a new hobby…
Maple Syrup When to Tap the Tree
Interested in making your own maple syrup but aren’t sure when to tap? Let me share with you what I’ve learned about maple syrup when to tap. When is maple tapping season? Maple tapping season varies slightly based on local climates and weather, but it is generally said to run…
