In mid-January, we had a brief "warm up" here in CNY. God took pity on me and my fellow fair-weather friends up here, and the daytime temperatures rose slightly above the freezing mark. Dare we try it? It's our first time.....it might be too soon.....but, what the heck!
My husband, as excited as a child who sneaks downstairs on Christmas morning and peeks in his stocking, decided we should tap a few trees down by our house, "Just to see...", I quote.
So, on Jan. 16th, we tapped 6 trees. In 24 hours, or so, we collected 3 and half gallons of sap!
Seems like a good amount, right? However, we diligently boiled it down, heating it to the proper temperature on our stovetop.......and, this is what we ended up with.........
Doesn't seem like much, but we are thrilled!!!! It is a beautiful light amber color and very tasty! Now, our very well-below freezing temperatures are back, so the trees will hold onto their sap, as they creak quietly in the breeze. A few more weeks to go.....
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