Maple Syrup Production Review
11th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe each step of maple syrup production from tapping to bottling.
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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.
