Our sugaring season is now complete and for a first go, I would say it was a beautiful success. Adin and I pulled the taps yesterday after work and today we boiled our last batch. One thing that I noticed is that this late season sap produced a much darker syrup. This week we harvested about 15 gallons so that is what we boiled down today (all day). In the end we got 6 1/2 pints that I am canning at the moment, making a grand total of 8 pint jars and 10 1/2 pint jars. Some we will give away, but most will be used over the year. I hope that next year is even a better year for sugaring.
Some things that I have learned from this experience; patience, don't let too many gallons add up before boiling, investing in 5 gal covered buckets with hose may be beneficial for some heavy producing trees, and kids love sugaring. :) I have enjoyed this process and look forward to next season. Until then.... let the dirty hands begin.
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