At the moment I've got almost 6 gallons of 29% sugar. So this has to reduce by about half, giving me a total of about 3 gallons of finished syrup... I am still amazed that three trees can produce so much sap!
From Trader Joe's last year, here is what maple syrup costs -- about $18/quart.
So my finished syrup will have a street value of roughly $216. Electricity cost was about $25. Reducing it on the stove now:
From Trader Joe's last year, here is what maple syrup costs -- about $18/quart.
So my finished syrup will have a street value of roughly $216. Electricity cost was about $25. Reducing it on the stove now:
