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1 In an average year, each tap-hole will produce about 10 gallons of maple sap, enough for about a quart of pure Michigan maple syrup. 2  Maple sap is a slightly sweet, colorless liquid. 3  It takes approximately 40 gallons of maple sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup.
pancakes image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com. The production of maple syrup begins by tapping a maple tree, setting free the tree's flow of sap. Boiling the clear sap reduces its water content and brings out the rich sweet favor and dark color of the maple syrup.