Trees, Taps and Sap: How Maple Syrup is Made

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It’s sugary, sticky and delicious on warm pancakes or waffles, but there’s a lot more to maple syrup than meets the eye – or taste buds. Scroll through the slideshow to discover sweet facts about the delectable treat and its journey from tree to table.

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Sap consists primarily of water and is only slightly sweet when first harvested from the tree. The sap is boiled to remove water, which results in the amber color of familiar syrup. It turns into syrup at 219 degrees Fahrenheit. Pure maple syrup is boiled sap that has no added sugar.

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