Third-generation syrup makers Alison and Steven Anderson show you how to collect sap using a tree-friendly tubing system and then cook, package, and even market your own syrup. With expert advice for first-time bottlers, the Andersons share their passion with a contagious excitement that is as inspiring as a bowl of sugar on snow. From managing a sugar bush to slathering your pancakes, this Storey BASICS® guide covers everything you need to know to make and enjoy your own maple syrup.
Whether your goal is to tap a single tree in your backyard or to set up a full commercial tubing system, Alison and Steven Anderson ably guide you through the process, from collection through cooking and bottling. With a family tradition as syrup makers, the Andersons have first-hand knowledge of commercial production: cooking with evaporators, grading the syrup, building a sugarhouse, pricing, and marketing. They share all this and more in their beginner's guide to the rustic tradition of making syrup.
