How to Make Maple Syrup - Start to Finish

[@PracticalMechanic]

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[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks, Ford Guy!

[@100point1percent]

couldn't agree more

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[@PracticalMechanic]

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Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Really informative and well done.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thank you, Pat! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@pisquared1366]

Short, sweet, great delivery! Well done...

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks, π^2!

[@americanpropertystars]

One of the best maple videos out there! Thanks!

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thank you! Much appreciated; all the best to you! 👍

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[@PracticalMechanic]

Thank you!

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One of the best instructional videos! Thanks!

[@PracticalMechanic]

Glad it was helpful! 👍 Thanks for the feedback! 👍

[@chris2302]

Thank you for making this video. I've always loved Maple Syrup and it's interesting to see how it's made.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks @Chris!

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[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks for the encourage, Logan! Much appreciated!

[@scotttaylor5970]

Truly outstanding video. Thank you!

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks, Scott!

[@Cocobanana11]

It looks so easy to do & taste so delicious.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Right on, go for it! 👍

[@Roham]

Wow great video! Thank you sir

[@PracticalMechanic]

You're welcome, good luck this spring if you are harvesting maple sap! Hopefully it's a good year for it!

[@ekemps2357]

This is a great video!

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks! All the best to you!

[@ha1ban3]

lol dude jokes aside, i checked out your channel, and its awesome. subscribed and likely will use other tutorials!

[@PracticalMechanic]

Awesome, thank you! It is a great hobby.

[@rembautimes8808]

I’m from Malaysia so it’s quite interesting to see how Maple syrup is made. Amazing that 1 tree can produce 1 gallon of sap per day and all the processing required to bump up the sugar concentration

[@PracticalMechanic]

Oh wow! Yes, quite an interesting process. In the spring the Maple trees pull a lot of liquid from the ground!

[@elgrimace154]

Im Canadian so we have maple syrup everywhere

[@robertbotta6536]

Awesome! Thank you

[@PracticalMechanic]

You're welcome! 😁

[@brianbrachel4871]

Great info thanks!

[@PracticalMechanic]

You bet! Glad it was helpful! Happy boiling! 👍

[@kadydowns1270]

Did you get those 4 mason jars from 5 gallons of sap?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yes, that's correct! It takes a lot of boiling! Typical yield is about 32:1 for sugar maple trees. So 5 gallons of sap would give you about 20 oz of Maple Syrup! It's definitely a labor of love!

[@chris-345]

I think you answered it, but how long can I store the sao before boiling and is there an ideal temp to store it? I know you said 40 degrees for about a week, but would it be ok in a fridge too for longer?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yeah, should be okay for longer than a week, but before your use it, check the smell. If it smells bad or starts to look cloudy, something is growing in there, might want to throw it out at that point! 👍

[@jasonbourne6541]

How many boils can you get out of the propane tank?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Good question! Short answer: about 3-4. Longer answer: With one 20lb propane tank, you can get about 15-20 hrs of boiling, which is enough to boil down about 15 gallons of sap. For a more detailed description, as well as other common questions about boiling maple syrup, check out this article: practicalmechanic.com/2020/04/10/faqs-on-boiling-maple-syrup/

[@a1a13761]

What is the BTU output on the boiler?

[@PracticalMechanic]

The unit I use is 200,000 BTU. Here's a link that includes the specifications: amzn.to/3KLUdc2 I hope this helps! 👍

[@KJ-kt3hz]

Can we get the link for that pan?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yeah, no problem: amzn.to/3CMcmnC

[@m.creekrenovations]

So how much maple syrup did you get from 5 gallons of sap from the tree??

[@PracticalMechanic]

I get about 15-20 oz of syrup from 5 gallons of sap. A typical ratio is about 40:1, but depends on the type of Maple tree. It can also vary from year to year depending on the weather, and it can also vary from tree to tree!

[@BrandiNaCole]

So it comes out clear?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Hi Brandi, Yes, the maple sap comes out clear, but after the sap is boiled down, it turns... maple syrup colored (golden brown)!

[@elginb]

The sap is food for the tree. If it gets extracted, will the tree become susceptible to disease, insect damage, etc?

[@PracticalMechanic]

No! Not if done properly, check out this video on whether tapping Maple trees harms them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKzf4SPbdujrNE

[@EevaL.-em3eq]

I have about 6 maples around my house, if I cook it once a week from March and April 20ozx4x2= min.160 oz. Smth like that.❤

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yeah, I'd say a little over a gallon of syrup from 6 maple trees should be doable. Depends a bit on type of Maple and weather, too. Anyway, good luck, sounds fun! 👍 😁

[@glenbard657]

3:46 Somebody really likes butter.

[@LBJudge]

Must of been absent that day cuz I had no idea different places had different boiling points 🤯

[@ha1ban3]

maple syrup speedrun [WR] (3:40) (Vanilla, no tools)

[@PracticalMechanic]

haha :)

[@Rkdbt]

We're like vampires to trees 💀👍

[@BrandiNaCole]

Yeah I'll just stick to buying it.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Haha! Good plan, it is definitely a labor of love!

[@BrandiNaCole]

@@PracticalMechanic Hahaha

[@LovveFromTheUniverse]

Birch is a Variety of Maple?🙈

[@PracticalMechanic]

No, but believe it or not, they can be tapped for syrup! Birch, walnut, hickory, and even elm! The sugar content of the sap is much less than maples. Happy sugaring!

[@LovveFromTheUniverse]

@@PracticalMechanic yes I made syrup from birch sap last year was great some don't believe it😅

[@PracticalMechanic]

Cool, sounds like fun! 👍

[@mrduckmilitarygaming7694]

I burned mah Mapple syrup bruh

[@Lonelyskydiver6]

This cooked me ngl

[@Menilss]

Who came from ielts cambridge part 4😅😅

[@dennisharrison4744]

I'm collecting sap right nowlol

[@PracticalMechanic]

Right on! Sweet liquid gold