How To Make Maple Syrup - From Tapping The Trees, To Boiling The Sap, To Canning The Syrup

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  • Опубликовано: 4 апр 2020
  • Squatch Sr. takes us through the entire maple syrup making process.
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  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 4 года назад +51

    Well now we know where Squatch253 gets his excellent teaching skills. Wonderful tutorial on maple syrup. Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheManKnownAsJR
    @TheManKnownAsJR 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank You.
    One of the most well described videos on those obscure stages of maple syrup making; that being from collection bucket, to the finished product.

  • @user-ie8st5qr3y
    @user-ie8st5qr3y 4 года назад +26

    Senor, Thank You, for showing us how you {and the misses} make maple syrup.

  • @bsalightning69
    @bsalightning69 4 года назад +34

    Looks great, nothing like home-made... Finally seen Momma Squatch!

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 года назад +2

    Brings back memories of back in the 1950s on uncles north Wisconsin farm... tapping syrup way back, over 60 years ago.

  • @andysmith8544
    @andysmith8544 2 года назад +2

    Yay, Mrs Squatch Sr. !

  • @cindyrapp402
    @cindyrapp402 4 года назад +2

    First year sap saver here ! It was fun. I'm also glad the process is done. 13 pints and 6 half pints.

  • @voiceofreason466
    @voiceofreason466 3 года назад +5

    This was by far the best Maple Syrup Making tutorial I have found ! I love how he explains each step and the science behind each step . Thank you so much !

  • @GeorgeCMcRae
    @GeorgeCMcRae 3 года назад +4

    Kind of like Beekeeping.... starts out fun, gets to be a chore!

  • @LeonardAngussmith
    @LeonardAngussmith 4 года назад +4

    Thanks to the faculty of Squatch U. And our new instructor Mrs. Squatch .

  • @twinbrookacres
    @twinbrookacres 3 года назад +2

    Hello from New Hampshire. I have tapped my Maple trees for the first time. I only have about a dozen I can tap and they are finally large enough. Now, I get into the tricky part - boiling the sap. Thanks for sharing how you do it!

  • @brucepeebles2084
    @brucepeebles2084 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for this - Here in Vermont, (the largest Maple producer in the Nation) we use miles of vacuum lines to suck the sap from the trees into a 1000+ gallon container. When the arch is fired up, it needs attended all night (before the sap goes stale). Several chords of firewood may be burned. The steam from the sugarhouse can be seen from a mile away. Many sugarmakers offer free pancakes to any visitors who wish to trapse thru the ankle-high mud.

  • @dansherrell6803
    @dansherrell6803 4 года назад +2

    You are some of the most patient people I’ve ever seen.

  • @1crazynordlander
    @1crazynordlander 4 года назад +8

    Fantastic! I love it! Full watch and Three Thumbs Up! One for each of the maple syrup crew.

  • @seastacker8582
    @seastacker8582 4 года назад +3

    Very cool. I never pictured it coming out so clear and thin. Thanks for sharing!

  • @tractorhyatt7044
    @tractorhyatt7044 4 года назад +6

    Neat to see the process for making maple syrup. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸🚜👍

  • @Happy357mag
    @Happy357mag 4 года назад +13

    Thank you Squatch family. It Looks like a lot of work but the reward is very sweet!!

  • @rickb5946
    @rickb5946 4 года назад +2

    Excellent video! Thanks for showing us desert dwellers how its done.

  • @rebelyank6361
    @rebelyank6361 4 года назад +16

    Wow you start later out there. Our season here in N.H. is all done now. When I was a kid 40 years ago we used to have about 200 taps and ran a 2x6 evaporator, lot of work but good times and great memories

    • @davidphillips6571
      @davidphillips6571 4 года назад +2

      We don't know when this was filmed.

    • @Fatamus
      @Fatamus 4 года назад +2

      We have about another month before we can tap. Would have to check with the local syrup makers but we still have feet of snow on the ground and would have to impressive tools - shoot, just remember, the wife just gave our large canning stuff to the niece. Hum, maybe if I start now by next year I might be ready. "Oh bother Chorister Robin" yet another project.

    • @rebelyank6361
      @rebelyank6361 4 года назад

      @@Fatamus Where are you located?

    • @Fatamus
      @Fatamus 4 года назад +2

      @@rebelyank6361 Just north of Anchorage, Alaska about an inch on the map or 60 mi as the crow flies in a little place called Hatcher Pass, Palmer side. We are known as Hatcher Passholes the other side of the pass is Willow and they are known as Willowbillies. and yes, I am a true sourdough: that's sour in Alaska and ain't got the dough to go back home.

  • @outbackrider6438
    @outbackrider6438 4 года назад +8

    Awesome, thanks to you and your family for sharing. I don't recall seeing Mrs. Squatch, if this was her debut, Great Job!!!
    Great information!! Cool bags and hydrometer information. Thanks again.

  • @donkinzer5718
    @donkinzer5718 4 года назад +4

    This brings back some memories. As a youngster I lived in northwest Ohio. One year our class, probably second or third grade, took a field trip to a maple syrup farm and got to see the process and sample the result. It also reminds me a bit of our honey operation - my father was a beekeeper and I was pressed into service in all aspects of it.

  • @donaldwallace7934
    @donaldwallace7934 4 года назад +5

    WOW! I never knew the process of making maple syrup. Unreal how much it has to boil down to achieve the finished product! Makes me want to go fix some French toast! 😋 Thanks for sharing the process Squatch Senior!!

  • @nagsdeadfilms7024
    @nagsdeadfilms7024 3 года назад +5

    I've never seen bags used before. Very interesting. I have a nice traditional galvanized bucket I use I bought from a sugar camp in 2013. It was one that leaked. But I fixed that and I tap my Silver Maple. Not as high of sugar content but it still tastes good.

  • @rfbedell347
    @rfbedell347 4 года назад +2

    I knew of the basics of making syrup, but this explained it fully.

  • @darweb3417
    @darweb3417 Год назад +2

    Nice face to the 3rd stage in that bowl. :) I Love maple syrup, and also molasses.

  • @timothyball3144
    @timothyball3144 4 года назад +3

    Much better than some TV show. Thank you.

  • @HillbillySailor
    @HillbillySailor 3 года назад +2

    Thank you, Squatch family, for inviting us into your home to show us how real maple syrup is made. :)

  • @paulpochan9631
    @paulpochan9631 4 года назад +3

    Nice to see Mrs Squatch Sr.... always wondered who was REALLY in charge at Squatch Acres....Great video...!!!!

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 4 года назад +2

    As a Brit I've never eaten the stuff and this seemed like a lot of faffing around. This was very educational and got me wondering what effect draining this has on the tree. I was also nice to see the brains behind the operation on camera. You guys have the perfect life with all that space and machinery to play with. My favourite RUclips channel, thank you from UK.

    • @devmeistersuperprecision4155
      @devmeistersuperprecision4155 Год назад +2

      maple syrup is the best. Forget about that corn syrup crap. If your hard core New England, you might even chug the stuff. That was my younger days. But I still sip the stuff straight. I just love maple syrup. I am moving back to Vermont so I hope to be there for the next season. Planning on running 600 taps or spiles.

  • @chrisskelhorn5727
    @chrisskelhorn5727 4 года назад +7

    This was a good video, thank you!
    And so nice to see your good lady wife too! :-)

  • @joecool853
    @joecool853 4 года назад +2

    This is the best syrup around! Makes me hungry for a big stack of pancakes just watching it!

  • @slhasebroock
    @slhasebroock 4 года назад

    Thank you for showing us the process Mr. and Mrs. Sr. Squatch!!!

  • @ashleyjames6010
    @ashleyjames6010 4 года назад +3

    This is great, thanks for sharing it on here. You guys are so lucky to be able to produce things like this.

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful process,...delicious syrup I'm sure.
    Thanks to the whole "Squatch' Family,..you've done well,..especially 'the Lady of the house!'.

  • @vincentjohnston4661
    @vincentjohnston4661 4 года назад

    Thank's for sharing senior, as much as i love the shop video's it's nice to see a change of scenery once in a while

  • @laurenostrander4575
    @laurenostrander4575 Год назад +1

    Wow this was a treat to watch the whole process! Very enriching and rewarding! Thank you for sharing! I hope to try this one day soon!

  • @andrewviersen7418
    @andrewviersen7418 4 года назад +1

    You're such lovely people, thank you and God bless you

  • @kevanhollidge164
    @kevanhollidge164 2 года назад +1

    I'm well impressedimpressed with the explanation of the process of making maple syrup, lovely to see the wife getting involved also, regards from cambodia 🍰.

  • @GreenFamily2007
    @GreenFamily2007 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for making such a detailed video showing all the steps. It was incredibly helpful!

  • @carp614
    @carp614 4 года назад +1

    Yes. I'm glad y'all did this video. I was curious.

  • @ImpHalla66
    @ImpHalla66 4 года назад +1

    Thx for showing the process. Much enjoyed.

  • @jdgimpa
    @jdgimpa 4 года назад

    Brings back memories. My Grandpa had quite a few trees on his property that he tapped. I was in school and he lived too far away to go during the week to help. On the weekend my folks would take me to the Grandparents and I would help with the boiling down. He had a long pan that we kept a wood fire burning under for the first stage. The final stages were done in house. Nothing better than maple syrup on pancakes!

  • @josephromain6751
    @josephromain6751 11 месяцев назад +3

    Nice work, i wanted to see how you guys make the sirrop and I really like your videos. The only thing is the white stuff is not dirt, it Amidon, still sugar the same consistency as if you had grided potatoes it would seat on the bottom of the recipient. I don't think you should keep throwing it away. 👍🏿

  • @afi6061
    @afi6061 Год назад +1

    Very good vid. Thanks for sharing. Always wondered how it was done. 👍

  • @mikeymcmikeface5599
    @mikeymcmikeface5599 4 года назад +3

    Well, this is different. Haven't had time to watch you lately, but good to see, that you are still going.
    Stay safe!!

  • @mdbelt1
    @mdbelt1 4 года назад

    That was great. What a nice family you have.

  • @jondavidmcnabb
    @jondavidmcnabb 4 года назад +1

    Awesome work fellas, really enjoy seeing how it is done. You guys keep it interesting.

  • @kevinoscarson2941
    @kevinoscarson2941 4 года назад

    This was very interesting, especially the canning part. Thank you for sharing!

  • @kenuber4766
    @kenuber4766 4 года назад +3

    Wow great video Senior. Hope you and Miss Senior are staying well in these times. God Bless you guys!

  • @imtimrich
    @imtimrich 4 года назад +9

    I get a learning from you and jr every time, love it....

  • @8068
    @8068 4 года назад +1

    That is beautiful looking syrup.

  • @kenthawkins2418
    @kenthawkins2418 4 года назад +2

    That's cool guys. Love watching you two work together too. I know it's not syrup, but I'd still love to see the CHESSNUT make a comeback. Keep these vids coming!

  • @knucklehead4233
    @knucklehead4233 2 года назад +1

    Good explanation of your process, I learned a lot.

  • @cassiuspuckett8789
    @cassiuspuckett8789 4 года назад

    Great video Sr.!!!!

  • @bigredgreg1
    @bigredgreg1 4 года назад +1

    Very informative. Thank you all.

  • @MrBillycan1
    @MrBillycan1 4 года назад +1

    Great video, never seen the process of making Maple Syrup, now I know, thanks for the lesson!!))

  • @albertalt4542
    @albertalt4542 4 года назад

    Sr. you made this look and sound easy. Nothing taste better than homemade.

  • @kwarts
    @kwarts 4 года назад +7

    The two of you have many talents. Greatly appreciated.
    Credits to your wife as well, or should I write "your mother?"!
    Kind regards Christiaan

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorse 4 года назад +1

    Some good stuff there i have some distant cousins in Vt that have a maple business. It was good to meet Mrs Squatch and that a lot of pancakes.

  • @russellgnuse
    @russellgnuse 4 года назад

    Sweet video !! That was fun to watch!!

  • @wizard1800
    @wizard1800 4 года назад +1

    Great video! My family makes apple butter every fall. Like your syrup. Its a dying art that no one has time for any more.

  • @colin8532
    @colin8532 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video Sr., Thank you for sharing :)

  • @bigears4426
    @bigears4426 4 года назад

    What a family , super friendly ,super clever

  • @dirtysalmonchaser
    @dirtysalmonchaser 4 года назад +1

    awesome video, keep them coming and I will keep hitting the 👍

  • @hailey3129
    @hailey3129 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the information! Lovely video

  • @growingknowledge
    @growingknowledge 4 года назад

    Well done and thanks for sharing ! Very informative !

  • @marythemichiganmastiffmom3611
    @marythemichiganmastiffmom3611 3 года назад +1

    Love it! Awesome video....you’ve encouraged me to give it a try♥️

  • @duanequam7709
    @duanequam7709 4 года назад +1

    Excellent report. Lots of work but oh Oh the the flavor.

  • @alanmcclorey8914
    @alanmcclorey8914 Год назад +1

    what a great video

  • @tractorhyatt7044
    @tractorhyatt7044 Год назад +1

    Wife and I are enjoying re-watching this video of your family's process of making maple 🍁 syrup. Great way for us to start a Sunday morning. Are y'all making more this year?🇺🇲🚜👍

  • @dcdortho
    @dcdortho 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic...thank you!

  • @PRRGG1
    @PRRGG1 4 года назад

    This was fantastic! I am going to try the up side down trick next time I can homemade apple sauce.

  • @teddill4893
    @teddill4893 4 года назад +1

    Mmmmm Squatch maple syrup. Need to sell some to fund the restoration work. ;)

  • @rustyreckman2892
    @rustyreckman2892 Год назад +1

    Hi Mrs. Squatch!

  • @clydeschwartz2167
    @clydeschwartz2167 4 года назад

    Excellent video keep up the great videos guys👍👍👍👍

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 4 года назад

    Nice medium amber color that is going to be some good syrup. Use a little lard to knock down the foam when cooking. Nice sugar sand filtering system you use.
    Thank you for the update and tour of your cooking set up.

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful 3 года назад

    Fantastic!!!!

  • @eddiekilby
    @eddiekilby 4 года назад +1

    Very interesting thank you for sharing

  • @waltermattson5566
    @waltermattson5566 4 года назад +2

    Thank you to the whole family. That was great. Maybe there will have to be a pancake breakfast on the start up day of the Farmall M and the D2.

  • @Akron12001
    @Akron12001 4 года назад

    Thanks for the Education. It was fascinating to see.

  • @Cr125stin
    @Cr125stin 4 года назад +1

    Im eating some homemade French toast with maple syrup that my dad got from the Amish mmmm. Thanks for the video!

  • @CarterWHern
    @CarterWHern 4 года назад +1

    Facinating.

  • @mikemcginley6309
    @mikemcginley6309 4 года назад

    Great video

  • @johnloken1445
    @johnloken1445 4 года назад +1

    Very interesting, thanks

  • @matty2helpfull
    @matty2helpfull 4 года назад +1

    I love seeing sap. To me sap is clearer then water great video.

  • @larryr.johnson3048
    @larryr.johnson3048 4 года назад

    God bless your mom and dad, take time to relish every moment you have to spend with them. We’ve done the same thing with maple syrup. Probably cost a ton but was worth the experience. Stay safe

  • @OC3OliverFan
    @OC3OliverFan 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video appreciate that

  • @downunderdan5132
    @downunderdan5132 4 года назад

    Wow that’s cool! I’ve never seen maple syrup get made at home! We have to buy it here 😄 Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @ronaldkearn3322
    @ronaldkearn3322 3 года назад

    I am astounded at the amount of sap one must tap to get 3.5 gallons of syrup. Great video! I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. :-)

  • @barrywhitley2535
    @barrywhitley2535 4 года назад

    Thanks for a really interesting video. Now I know.

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 4 года назад +3

    Sr you and your wife do great things I can make my own now thank you for everything tell the Mrs she was wonderful very informative

  • @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch
    @KennyKizzleRustyNutzRanch 4 года назад

    Great video, guys! Although I have had homemade syrup on several occasions (I don't think you can be a true Minnesota unless you have) - I never knew much about how it is made. This is a great change of pace - stay healthy!

  • @bthornton3026
    @bthornton3026 4 года назад

    Great video Thank You

  • @RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh
    @RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh 4 года назад +1

    That’s the most thorough explanation of the process I’ve seen so thank you. We make syrup from sugar cane here in Georgia. Have you ever tried cane syrup before?

  • @mandolinman2006
    @mandolinman2006 4 года назад

    Reminds me of a tale my late grandmother told me. She and my grandfather went to see some kin up in Maine one year (probably the 50's). They decided they were going to make some Maine syrup. They got them a gallon of sap and came back home. They put it on the electric stove and started boiling. She said it took forever. When they were done, they had like a cup of syrup and about a $100 electric bill.

  • @Ihbinder14
    @Ihbinder14 4 года назад +1

    Y’all always do everything first class! Keep up the great work!

  • @yogilours722
    @yogilours722 4 года назад

    Hello to the whole family
    I really liked your video. I have been your youtube for a very long time. I am from Quebec and English is not my mother tongue. I have 550 taps and a small sugar shack. Congrulation for your work in making your own syrup. Your densimeter caught my attention because it is different, here it is 59 Brix the top line to read the density of the hot syrup and 66 at room temperature. I know you do a lot of mechanics but it would be good for you to make yourself a small homemade evaporator, you would need a breakdown 7" in the fire it is just like 24X36 and make the frame underneath in metal ....... Up to you!

  • @2tana22
    @2tana22 4 года назад

    Pretty cool, very informative, bees evaporate the flower nectar too, except they use their wings to move the air throughout the hive and then back out the entrance, probably close to the same ratio distilling, this process also helps to cool the hive on hot days

  • @Fatamus
    @Fatamus 4 года назад

    Making syrup, how interesting I hadn't thought of that in this time of resourcefulness. Though we don't have maple trees we do have white and red birch in abundance.

    • @brucepeebles2084
      @brucepeebles2084 4 года назад +1

      Never fear - There is such a thing as BIRCH SYRUP.

  • @peterscandlyn
    @peterscandlyn 4 года назад +1

    Senior, thank you so much for that insight. Hoped when you put up the teaser something like this may happen! Would never have thought (for some reason) the initial running would be clear like water. Guess that in some places bears may be a problem, or are they hibernating at this time?
    Imagine they'd love the syrup. Anyway family, keep safe.