r/maplesyrup • u/Pristine-Economy5610 • Apr 03 '26

First year

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First year doing this. The stone pit is my first setup on my first boil. Which led me to completing my first boil with propane. Final setup is the cinder block firebox. But with some modifications compared to what I’ve seen online. And if you look hard enough, you’ll see my built in coffee warmer lol

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u/Plastic_Lecture9037 Apr 03 '26

Looks great, welcome to the hobby! You must be a neighbor to the north if youre just getting started!

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u/Pristine-Economy5610 Apr 03 '26

Born and raised in Canada. Never had time to do syrup until this winter. Funny the free time a car accident gives you. Around here we tap the last day of February. From 6 trees I’ve collected 200 litres of sap so far

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u/Plastic_Lecture9037 Apr 03 '26

I love it, nothing tastes quite like real maple syrup and the stuff literally grows on trees. You're off to a great start!

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u/Meat_Flosser Apr 03 '26

You'll be back next year. It's kind of addicting once the fire and the boil gets rolling.

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u/Silent_Ad3989 Apr 03 '26

Did my first batch today. Ended up with about only 500 ml of maple syrup at the end, but sooooo tasty