Print Maple Raisin Carrot Cake (Healthy Version) This high-protein, gluten-free, high-nutrient dish is great for breakfast on the go and lunchbox snacks. Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Cuisine American Keyword carrot cake recipes, cooking with pure maple syrup, healthy carrot cake, high protein breakfast recipes Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingredients 10 large carrots peeled and cut into 2" chunks ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 cup old-fashioned oats 10 medium eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup cho ..read more

Maple sap cooking methods range from super simple to full-blown sugar shacks with high level equipment. So where do you start as a home sugarmaker just wanting to boil a few gallons of sap into pure maple syrup? This article will walk you through the most common DIY, proven, at-home cooking methods so you can get ready for the season. Steamy kettle of maple sap over wood fire.Start with Safety Before we get any further into the boiling, let’s talk safety. During this process, you will be working with fire or flammable gases and handling large quantities of boiling hot, sticky syrup. Please be ..read more

Would you like to learn one of the simplest skills that fills your shelves with pure maple syrup? We promise your family will enjoy this winter hobby! If you can run a drill, boil water, and read a candy thermometer, you have the knowledge to get started. And after a few weeks, you’ll have a year’s supply of syrup and the skills you need to do this every year. And with all the great resources here at Maple Tapper, you’ll always have support! We’re tapping, too, and we’re on call during the whole season plus we’ve shared all that we know in this blog, in our books (included in most kits), and ..read more

Pure maple syrup should be between 66 and 68 Brix when tested with a refractometer or hydrometer . . . whoa, is that too many technical terms for you? Don’t worry, this article will explain it all and show you how easy it is to use these tools and produce the best quality syrup you’ve ever had. Most professional sugarmakers (and many home hobbyists) use two tools to measure sugar content — hydrometers and refractometers. Keep reading for more info on each. Hydrometers The more dense the liquid, the more sugar it contains — the hydrometer measures this relative density. Most hydr ..read more

Print Maple Cream Sandwich Cookies Delicious cookies made with pure maple syrup Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword maple sandwich cookies Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter ½ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup pure maple syrup, divided (1/2 cup and 1/4 cup) 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup confectioners' (powdered) sugar Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter, 1/2 cup maple syrup and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate ..read more

Print Homemade Granola with Maple Syrup Easy recipe for making delicious and nutritious granola Course Breakfast, Snack Cuisine American Keyword cooking with pure maple syrup, homemade granola recipe, maple syrup recipes Servings 6 cups Ingredients 2 ½ cups Old Fashioned Oats not quick cooking 1 cup Wheat Germ ¼ cup Flax Seed (ground) ½ cup Unsweetened Coconut (shaved) 1 cup Nuts, coarsely chopped, unsalted ½ cup Sunflower Seeds, unsalted ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Salt ¾ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Melted Butter ¾ cup Pure Maple Syrup ½ cup Dried Fruit Instr ..read more

Why does my filter seem clogged or slow? This can have two answers: 1. The filter is full of sugar sand! Our one-quart filters are designed for small batches (2 to 3 quarts) and after that much syrup, they will start to clog up with sugar sand. To solve this problem, have a second filter set up to use to finish your batch. 2. Alternately, the syrup could be cooling down too much in the filter which makes it flow slower. This is an easy fix: pour only enough to fill one jar at a time. Just set the pan aside, cover it with a lid to keep the heat in, and keep refilling the filter as the syrup le ..read more

Most years, it feels like the maple sap run has a mind of its own! We want it to start early and last for a long time but Mother Nature is in charge here. And all we can do is be ready to make the most of it. If you’re a beginner, the most important thing to know: temperatures determine everything that happens during the season. When the nighttime temps fall below freezing and are followed by a daytime temperature in the 40s, the sap will begin to flow. This pattern needs to be consistent for a few days for it to really kick in. Then, as each day progressively gets warmer and the sap flows thr ..read more

Shop Tapping Supplies Here Making maple syrup is an age-old activity, the sugarmaking process is not complicated, and you can easily learn everything you need to know in one season. Once you have the tools assembled, it really takes less than 5 minutes to tap a tree. This section will first give you step-by-step tapping instructions and then answer a few common questions people have about sugarmaking. Much more detailed information can be found in our book, Guide to Maple Tapping, which is included in every kit and also available electronically. Additionally, our video and ..read more

The maple sugaring season varies by region but generally starts in late January and can last until mid-April. When the tree sap starts and stops running, though, depends greatly on day and nighttime temperature fluctuations: if temperatures fall below freezing at night but climb to the 40°F+ range during the day, the sap will begin to flow and it’s time to get out there and tap your maple trees! Watch the weather forecast for this upcoming freeze/thaw pattern but don’t tap your trees too early as it can cause the spiles to freeze in the taphole which may damage the tree. Remove ..read more