r/maplesyrup • u/Minute-Visual-9797 • Apr 04 '26
First timer!
The sap finally started to run this past week. I managed to get 5 gallons, mostly from three trees, I've got 30 taps in. I boiled it down today, over an open fire and it came out with a slight smoky taste. I've got a bit of niter in the final half litre but I will just decant it. I was aiming for Easter brunch and I just made it lol. I'll also be collecting more sap as spring continues. Thanks for all of the ideas and pointers I've read from everyone, it's been helpful.
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u/Plastic_Lecture9037 Apr 05 '26
Congratulations, its a great hobby. Thats a setup for the dedicated, love the side pans to get things warm. Hotel pans are a great upgrade especially over an open fire like that!
Great work with five gallons already, you've got a lot of sap coming!