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Maple Syrup.......HOLY CRAP!

Started by Mainecat, Jan 12 2009 08:01 PM

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#1 Mainecat

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:01 PM

Just picked up some more of my only splurge in life...real maple syrup!
17.99 for 32 ounces!....50 cents an ounce Mclures.

Yikes has the price gone way up!

Seems real maple syrup has become popular with the hoi paloi.

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:20 PM

My neighbors make maple syrup and I can't beleave how much effort goes into it for such a small return. I think it takes 5 gallons of sap to make one quart of syrup.

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:33 PM

View Posttrailblaster, on Jan 12 2009, 08:20 PM, said:

My neighbors make maple syrup and I can't beleave how much effort goes into it for such a small return. I think it takes 5 gallons of sap to make one quart of syrup.

10 gallons to a quart....
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 08:38 PM

Wow some good info...
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090.../901120299/1050

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 09:20 PM

There was also a good article in the Portland Press Herald on how syrup has doubled in 2 years. It is indeed tedious work. I make my own.
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 09:34 PM

View Posttrailblaster, on Jan 12 2009, 08:20 PM, said:

My neighbors make maple syrup and I can't beleave how much effort goes into it for such a small return. I think it takes 5 gallons of sap to make one quart of syrup.
my neighbor did it last year and after the effort said it will be a long time before he does it again.

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 07:58 AM

View PostMainecat, on Jan 12 2009, 08:01 PM, said:

Just picked up some more of my only splurge in life...real maple syrup!
17.99 for 32 ounces!....50 cents an ounce Mclures.

Yikes has the price gone way up!

Seems real maple syrup has become popular with the hoi paloi.



I buy the real stuff and won't have it any other way. The real syrup makes a world of difference. We make pancakes for the kids on Sunday mornings and I couldn't see ruining them with brown corn syrup. I have to pour for them though b/c don't want to waste at those prices. :wacko:

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 08:18 AM

View PostAjak, on Jan 13 2009, 07:58 AM, said:

I buy the real stuff and won't have it any other way. The real syrup makes a world of difference. We make pancakes for the kids on Sunday mornings and I couldn't see ruining them with brown corn syrup. I have to pour for them though b/c don't want to waste at those prices. :wacko:

50 cents an ounce!

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 08:39 AM

View PostMainecat, on Jan 13 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

50 cents an ounce!
That is more expensive than imported Beefeater Gin! :wacko:

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 08:52 AM

View PostMainecat, on Jan 13 2009, 08:18 AM, said:

50 cents an ounce!



I guess that's about right. They have 32 oz. jugs at Costco that my wife buys. Everyone has their vices and I guess that's one of mine. :wacko:

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 10:33 AM

I suggest buying your supply in the spring from a working sap house...you'll prolly get it cheaper, and the experience is worth the effort.
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 01:53 PM

View PostOldtimer, on Jan 13 2009, 10:33 AM, said:

I suggest buying your supply in the spring from a working sap house...you'll prolly get it cheaper, and the experience is worth the effort.

I do OT but my years supply (1 gallon) was compromised by the enemy (Polaris Crew) that came for breakfast a few times in Rangeley.
I needed to replenish and was shocked at how much the price went up.

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 09:16 PM

View PostOldtimer, on Jan 13 2009, 10:33 AM, said:

I suggest buying your supply in the spring from a working sap house...you'll prolly get it cheaper, and the experience is worth the effort.


Will look into it in the spring then. :good:

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Posted 14 January 2009 - 10:34 AM

I paid $32 dollars three weeks ago for a gallon. I have been buying it from the same guy since 1984 in Northern, VT. I go through 2 gallons a year. :rofl:

Try it in your coffee or make some dohnuts with it. :good:
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