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Sugarhouse (Maple syrup production) in Quebec, Canada
2011.04.06
On the weekend we visited a sugarhouse and had a chance to see how the maple syrup is produced.
Today there is more modern way to get the liquid (sap) out of the trees.
The producer that we visited is sticking to the old system that is less efficient, but produces better quality product.
To produce 1 gallon of syrup you need 40 gallons of sap (the water from the tree).
The bucket hanging on the tree is good for 2 gallons of sap.
It takes 8-10 hours to fill the bucket.
Best time for the sap is in the spring. Cold nights and warm days are ideal.
The season lasts about 4-8 weeks from March to May.
The old style syrup producers are using about 1000-2500 Maple trees.
Big producers have thousands more trees and very modern equipment.
There are many interesting recipes that are using Maple syrup.
Today there is more modern way to get the liquid (sap) out of the trees.
The producer that we visited is sticking to the old system that is less efficient, but produces better quality product.
To produce 1 gallon of syrup you need 40 gallons of sap (the water from the tree).
The bucket hanging on the tree is good for 2 gallons of sap.
It takes 8-10 hours to fill the bucket.
Best time for the sap is in the spring. Cold nights and warm days are ideal.
The season lasts about 4-8 weeks from March to May.
The old style syrup producers are using about 1000-2500 Maple trees.
Big producers have thousands more trees and very modern equipment.
There are many interesting recipes that are using Maple syrup.
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great shots of the old school process - we have a sugar bush near our village, they have both old and new technology, one to educate, and the other to increase efficiency. Great taste either way!
McMommy · 2011-04-06: 23:06
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fantastic post, great shots, love the report well done my friend
ilikethat · 2011-04-06: 23:13
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Very educational and interesting post! Love maple syrup!
beeacooker · 2011-04-06: 23:15
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Fascinating set! What are the things in #2? Now I want some syrup.
liveandletlive · 2011-04-06: 23:29
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Makes you understand the price of real grade maple syrup. I paid $32 for a jug of it. Reading this, it makes sense.
IShuttertoThink · 2011-04-06: 23:57
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Wonderful set, Jan! That must have been a beautiful day for you.
Keryl · 2011-04-06: 23:59
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Wow thats so fascinating well done thanks for sharing your visit
mystic1 · 2011-04-07: 00:07
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Fascinating set!
Annbramwell · 2011-04-07: 01:55
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This is so cool! I adore maple syrup! Do you also have photos of how they make those little maple sugar leaf candies? I've never seen them kosher and wish I could find a recipe for them!
????? · 2011-04-07: 02:14
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Awesome set and loved learning more about the process! Thanks for sharing it with us.
CopperCoinpd · 2011-04-07: 02:51
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very educative... in the best meaning of the word! :-)
stormfish · 2011-04-07: 03:12
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Great job! Very nice shots!
AndroidPhotography · 2011-04-07: 03:39
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very interesting vist! thanks to share!
tomie · 2011-04-07: 03:58
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What a great, and skillfully done post Jan! Your shots tell that sweet story really well. You would make a good instructor!!
danrav · 2011-04-07: 05:50
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yes, this is very good documentation!!!! great set
urmysunshine · 2011-04-07: 09:31
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Very informative and .....mmmmmmm maple syrup, to die for! Awesome post!
Patricia132 · 2011-04-07: 09:36
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Great report
renatomartins · 2011-04-07: 15:41
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This is a great educational commentary on syrup production in the "old" way. Nicey done.
stabeez · 2011-04-07: 19:52
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zbožňuju javorový sirup! nikdy jsem nevidÄ›la, jak se vyrábí...skvÄ›lá reportáž!
Eiram · 2011-04-08: 05:45
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Excellent photos of the maple syrup production done the old fashion way......Well done! I visited a sugar bush where the natives showed how they produced maple syrup in a very old fashioned way......a hollowed out log and heated rocks.....very interesting indeed. Thanks for sharing your venture into Quebec sugar production.
ArtBee · 2011-04-10: 08:22
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Now this is so interesting and lovely to see!!
Ryana · 2011-04-13: 08:04
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Wow Really special thanks for this because it is my first lesson about the Maple syrup Really educational post Great report Congrats
helys · 2011-05-11: 13:30
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