Maple Syrup Production Review
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Objective
I can describe each step of maple syrup production from tapping to bottling.
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Warm-up video
Practical Mechanic · 4:01
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Maple trees should be tapped in the spring for about three to four weeks when daytime temperatures are above freezing and nighttime temperatures are below freezing.
- 2
To collect sap, drill a hole 1.5 to 2 inches deep, tap in a spile, and position a food safe collection vessel such as a milk jug or bucket.
- 3
To finish the syrup, boil the sap until it reaches 66 brix on a refractometer, let it cool to 190 degrees Fahrenheit, and pour it through an Orlon filter into clean jars or bottles.
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Practice
10 questions
What is the ideal time of year to tap maple trees for sap collection, and what temperature conditions promote the best sap flow?
Explain why it is important to use a food-safe collection vessel for collecting maple sap.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“List the steps of maple syrup production in the correct order, from tapping the tree to bottling the syrup.”
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