RAY MONTIE New Hampshire

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Ray Montie New Hampshire

Raymond P Montie III

Ray Montie and his family call New Hampshire home. Like our great neighbor to the north, New Hampshire residents love maple syrup and have built a tradition around producing it.

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How is maple syrup made?

Maple syrup comes from the sugar maple tree (Acer saccharum) which is plentiful in the Northeastern United States and throughout Canada. In order to be tapped for sap to make syrup, trees must be a minimum of eleven inches in diameter, or about forty years old.

The process for making maple syrup was developed by Native Americans / First Nations people many hundreds of years ago, and it has changed little in the time since. A simplified summary of the steps is:

Preparing for the season
Determining the best time to tap
Choosing trees and tapping them
Collecting sap and evaporating/boiling it

Filtering, grading, and packaging the syrup

Preparing for the Season

Months before the start of the maple syrup season, the sugarmaker starts the process by cleaning and assessing their equipment. They will also need to prepare the sugarhouse, which means keeping it well stocked with firewood and stringing/repairing the tubing in the sugarbush.

Time to Tap

In New Hampshire, the maple syrup season usually falls in late February through early March, though it varies due to the weather. In order for the syrup to flow, temperatures must be at or below freezing during the night and warm and sunny during the day. Sugarmakers develop an instinct after years of working with the trees, and determining the right time to tap is both an art and a science. After trees are tapped, the season lasts six to eight weeks, until the nightly temperature becomes too warm or the trees begin to bud.

Selecting and Tapping Maple Trees

The traditional method for tapping trees is the bucket and spout. The sugarmaker drills a small, shallow hole into the tree, inserts the spout, and places the bucket beneath it to collect the sap. Some sugarmakers prefer to use a tube with a spout directly attached. The sap can then flow directly into a collection tank. Some larger producers even attach a vacuum to tubing to increase their yield. The disadvantage to these methods is that with freezing temperatures still occurring, tubing, valves, and pumps can freeze. Generally, the sugarhouse is located at the foot of the sugarbush. That way, if tubing is used, gravity can coax the sap down the hill and into tanks.

Collecting and Processing Sap

One of the most crucial steps in the syrup-making process is evaporating the sap, and efficiency is critical. Sap must not be allowed to ferment, or it can have a negative effect on the taste of the syrup. The sap is then poured into an evaporator pan, and the sugarmaker lights a fire underneath. The sugarmaker must keep a hot fire burning throughout the day and often into the night, until the syrup forms to a proper density. Sap out of the tree is 2 percent sugar, and boiling is required to reach the 67 percent that makes it maple syrup. Some larger producers accomplish this through reverse osmosis.

Filtering, Grading, and Packaging

Filtering can be done with either a simple wool filter through which syrup is poured, or a filter press that pushes syrup through a series of filters. It is then poured into containers while syrup is at 190 degrees F and rapidly sealed to prevent contamination. Maple syrup is graded on color and taste.

Maple Syrup Season is a Big Occasion on New Hampshire

Throughout March, natives and visitors alike enjoy the sweetest month of the year. Maple Sugaring Month and is hosted by the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association. People can meet the sugarmakers, observe the process, enjoy free samples, taste maple candy, and more.

At Charmingfare Farms, visitors can take a ride through the snowy forest on a horse-drawn wagon, where they will then tour the sugarbush and an old-fashioned sugarshack. They will learn everything about the syrup-making process before ending the tour with a tasty treat.

Other maple syrup experiences allow guest to learn how to identify trees, tap them, and delve into the history of the sugar-making process, which is a hallowed tradition across the area. On the Annual Maple Weekend, several producers offer tours, free samples, candy, confections, and other delicacies. People can not only learn about the syrup-making process, but enjoy horse rides, petting zoos, and other farmland fun. It’s a great excuse to get out into the fresh air and explore the natural beauty of New Hampshire.

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