As the sap is boiled at about 219 degrees and the water evaporates, it leaves a sugar-rich syrup. Ganter said that light-colored syrup is made early in the season, while the syrup tends to darken ...
Ninety-eight percent of maple sap is water. The next step is the most satisfying for the couple as the spigot is opened to let the amber-colored syrup flow out slowly and steadily. “We love it.