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With maple sap collection complete, we'll show you the final syrup process. Learn how to boil down your maple sap, pre-filter the almost syrup solution, use a digital thermometer to reach 219 degrees, and turn your maple sap into delicious, homemade maple syrup. Subscribe to our channel for more videos on maple syrup making.
Sap can also be collected from other maple species like the big leaf, boxelder, red and silver. The sap is then boiled and filtered. Depending on the species and strength of syrup desired, it can take over 50 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup. The maple is the national tree of Canada as of 1965.