There is a mature Sugar Maple tree growing just outside my garden area. Over the years it has gotten bigger spreading over the garden on the north side. I decided to cut down an overhanging branch with the pole saw a few weeks ago to let more light in.
Sap began dripping out of the cut end with no sign of stopping. I got some pots and pans to catch the bleeding tree. In went on dripping the next day, but unfortunately it rained and diluted the sap.
I went on line to see how you make maple syrup. You put it in a big pot and boil it outside. A 10 gallon pot boils down to a quart of maple syrup. I only had about 3 gallons and boiled it in the house with a window open to lessen the condensation.
I got a pint when I was done, but was watery.
Despite being watery it tasted very good. Used in my oatmeal cereal.
