Jul 27, 2016 the best nh maple syrup is made in the lakes region. Note for the 2020 season due to current events our sugarhouse will be. Last year, considered a favorable season for maple syrup, new hampshire produced 154,000 gallons of the sticky sweetener, or about 4 percent of. Mar 28, 2019 here in new hampshire, the month of march is considered new hampshire maple month, the period where the majority of the maple sap harvest is collected and processed into maple syrup. Maple syrup orders will still be shipped out as usualour dining room is closed for the time being. One of new hampshires oldest pastimes is making nh maple syrup.
To celebrate this annual harvest, some 60 sugarhouses stage special events on the annual new hampshire maple weekend. To give you an idea on what that involves, we will be going to the tree lot and cutting out all. The maple season may last 6 to 10weeks, but sap flow is heaviest for only about 20 days. New sap line on the north charlestown trees is in in the works now. This uniquely north american natural phenomenon is not restricted to the calendar like. Its a telltale sign of spring in new hampshire, maple sugaring season. After last years late start, we produced nearly half our total syrup in april.
New hampshire maple month starts strong thanks to ideal weather. It take forty gallons of sap and countless hours to produce one precious gallon of syrup. Maple sugaring when days warm but nighttime temperatures still plummet, sap begins to flow in new hampshires maple trees, and maplesugaring season gets underway. The whippoorwill sugarbush spans 400 acres of marlborough, nh hillside with a view of mt. The 25th annual nh maple weekend will be march 21 22, 2020. Jan 29, 2017 last year, considered a favorable season for maple syrup, new hampshire produced 154,000 gallons of the sticky sweetener, or about 4 percent of the nations total. Looking for a maple syruppancake place within maybe an hour of worcester area.
Maple syrup mapletree farm new hampshire nh maple syrup. Looking for a maple syrup pancake place within maybe an hour of worcester area. New hampshire produces almost 150,000 gallons of maple syrup. No guide to maple syrup season in new england is complete without acknowledging their dominance. Nh maple month and maple weekend 2020 new hampshire. Gradually, as the maple season progresses, the syrup darkens a shade to grade a amber rich. New hampshires maple syrup season running ahead of schedule this. Over the past decade, vermonts runamok maple has raked in the accolades for its elevated organic syrups, including a 2018 sofi award aka.
Visit our family run sugar house and restaurant for a true taste of pure new hampshire maple syrup. There are also lots of festivals and events in towns across vermont celebrating the syrup. The sap is flowing, the syrup is boiling, and a sweet smell is in the air. This is when sugar houses get to gather the sap that they need from maple trees to make scrumptious maple syrup throughout the year. During this intense period of six weeks or so, maple producers make syrup and other maple delights, and pancakes taste better than youve ever dreamed they might. Considering that it takes forty gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup that is alot of sap. New hampshire produced 169,000 gallons of maple syrup last year between midfebruary and midapril. Maple sugaring when days warm but nighttime temperatures still plummet, sap begins to flow in new hampshires maple trees, and maple sugaring season gets underway. Year round products include pure nh maple syrup, maple cream, maple candy and maple sugar along with many specialty products. The difference between grades is a matter of taste. The health benefits may be better than even eating vegetables. Its ready we opened and began bottling the bourbon barrel aged maple syrup this past weekend and we must say, the flavor is fantastic.
W hile about 40 gallons of sap are needed to make a gallon of maple syrup, it takes a little something extra to make an award winner. Perfect for any occasion, a fullers sugarhouse maple gift is sure to please. Visitors are welcome at sugar houses across the state to watch the process and taste the result. New hampshire produced 169,000 gallons of maple syrup last year between mid february and midapril. In new hampshire and vermont, maple syrup must be 66. Maple syrup grades new hampshire pure maple syrup is sold in grades established by the usda. Its almost maple sugaring season in new hampshire sugar hill inn. This time of year, the telltale signs of maple sugaring season can be found. Maple syrup grading changes as season progresses dining. Maple sugar season faces climate change pressures new. Faddens sugar house fadden maple syrup and general store. We can also offer a shipping quote for maple syrup. Although new hampshire maple month lasts only 31 days, the maple harvest typically spans from midfebruary to midapril producing over 160,000 gallons of syrup.
The great taste and quality are a result of good soil, pure water, stateoftheart equipment, and our constant attention to detail. Close to 150,000 gallons of maple syrup are produced in the state. We aim to constantly produce the highest quality maple syrup and hope you will discover our difference. Sugarmommas maple farm is a familyowned maple syrup producer located in northwood, nh right off of routes 49202, midway between concord and portsmouth. Maple producers across new england who are collecting sap from sugar maple trees and boiling it down into syrup are welcoming visitors during maple syrup season. New hampshire maple sugaring history nh maple production. Exactly what that something is, who can saybut try a maple syrup thats brought home the gold, and youll get it. Products not made on our farm are from local small businesses in new hampshire. This year, the 23rd annual nh maple weekend will be march 24 25, 2018, which is a great time to meet the maple producers in the white mountains. Mapletree farm new hampshire nh maple syrup products. During the sugaring season, march and april, we also make our maple butter, taffy, and maple candy on a small wood fired evaporator in use since the 1940s. Our sugaring season can begin in late february and run into early april and even.
This syrup is typically made for a short period earlier in the season and is often used to make maple candy and cream. You dont need fancy equipment or a stand alone sugar. Everyone loves a sweet treat so give fullers sugarhouse awardwinning, 100% pure new hampshire maple syrup gifts. As soon as the snowbanks start to recede and the temperatures start to rise, you can bet youll start to see steam billowing from sugar houses. Here in new hampshire, the month of march is considered new hampshire maple month, the period where the majority of the maple sap harvest is collected and processed into maple syrup. Mar 11, 2015 as sugaring season begins, maple syrup producers prepare for the sweetest sign of spring by larry clow, photos by chloe kanner. To celebrate this annual harvest, some 60 sugarhouses. We make syrup the oldfashioned way, by boiling the sap of local maple trees over a wood fire until it is thick and sweet. The syrup, pure maple cream, maple sugar, maple jelly and pure maple candies are all made right here. March 7 8 2020 march 14 15 2020 march 21 22 2020 march 28 29 2020. All other states in the us, as well as the canadian provinces subscribe to the 66% density standard.
Its being labeled as this seasons syrup but we made most of it 2019, joked greg. Our customers tell us that our syrup is the best theyve ever had. Americas, 64 sugar house road, acworth, nh 03602, united states. Gathering sap with horses horsemanship follow us on facebook. Maple sugaring season is usually six weeks long, producing almost 124,000 gallons of maple syrup a year in new hampshire. Maple sugar season traditionally begins on town meeting day in early march in new hampshire. Its officially maple syrup season at the brockwell family farm. One of the biggest seasons, and one of the most well known, in new hampshire is maple syrup season.
Tap into new hampshire maple syrup season your aaa network. Could be southern nh, southern vt, or centralwestern ma. List of maple syrup producers, sap houses, supplies and articles about maple syrup in new hampshire and nh maple sugaring. Maple syrup firewood spring delivery grass fed beef limited availability. Note for the 2020 season due to current events our sugarhouse will be closed to the. Grade a dark or grade a very dark maple syrup has 300% more antioxidants than the golden delicate grade. In fact, the entire month of march is declared maple month. The best nh maple syrup is made in the lakes region. We still boil our sap on a wood fired evaporator in the sugar house built by armand and juliette bisson in 1953.
The difference between grades is a matter of taste preference, not a quality distinction. Your guide to maple sugaring in new hampshires white. When were in full on mud season new englands fifth season wedged between winter and spring we put on our best boots and start collecting sap. An area for general sugaring discussion and monthly sugaring journals. As sugaring season begins, maple syrup producers prepare for the sweetest sign of spring by larry clow, photos by chloe kanner. We have been offering maple syrup for sale since 1990, when we first became members of the new hampshire maple producers association. If labeled as nh maple syrup, the contents must be entirely produced within the state. New hampshires maple syrup season running ahead of schedule. Bascom maple farms offers tours of our 105,00 beaver meadowbrook farm sugar house. Theres nothing quite like stepping into a sugarhouse and having the sweet smell of boiling sap greet you. Nh maple gifts and gift baskets fullers sugarhouse.
Maple syrup production in new hampshire has kicked off early this year. Maple producers association or call the nh maple phone at. The best nh maple syrup is made in the lakes region of new. Mar 06, 2020 we talk with maple sugarers about the lure and mythology of winters sweet farewell. A light amber color and fullbodied flavor, this class of syrup is the product of. During this intense period of six weeks or so, maple producers make syrup. Maple syrup nh in new hampshire, united states nh tour. However, since this trip is for all things maple, early spring is when youll want to visit to get the full new hampshire maple syrup experience learn the. Which grade is the best and healthiest for maple syrup.
During this time sap is collected from sugar maples and boiled down to the delectable sweet syrup. New hampshire maple month starts strong thanks to ideal. Maple syrup is simple and sweet, an unpretentious, oneingredient confection. Maple syrup grades vary depending on the tree and the time of season you are tapping. Select from a wide range of gift baskets and boxes that feature our nh maple syrup, candy, cream and sugar, along with other locally made products.
When days warm but nighttime temperatures still plummet, sap begins to flow in new hampshires maple trees, and maplesugaring season gets underway. But the whole family will help together, and when pancake and waffleloving readers will eat up this process picture book with a behindthescenes look at making a. This is a limited production run as the next barrel wont be ready until late summer. The gift boxes are all made from lumber harvested on the farm and sawn into lumber on the farm. Our 100% pure nh maple syrup is the best in new hampshire, best in the world. Bissons sugar house has been producing maple syrup and making maple. Bissons sugar house pure high quality maple products in. The 2020 sugaring season is just around the corner and were busy making improvements and doing work to get ready. Plus, as a source of natural energy it metabolizes quickly, acting as a fuel when you exercise.
Grade a amber rich taste includes syrup formerly graded as medium amber as well as the upper range of syrup that would have been graded as dark amber. There are countless maple syrup farms and sugarhouses in the green mountain state. Contents may not be adulterated with any other sweetener or any substance that changes its characteristics. It received new hampshires carlisle trophy for best in the state and named best in the world by the north american maple syrup. The making of maple syrup, a centuries old tradition, is a rite of spring in new hampshire and its celebrated at sugar houses all over the state. New hampshire pure maple syrup is sold in grades established by the usda. Tucked even further into the majestic white mountains is the rocks, a sprawling estate in bethlehem that boasts hiking trails and a christmas tree farm, making it a yearround destination. The nhmpa organizes several public events throughout the year including maple sugaring month, spanning four weekends of maple madness. Vermont is the beating heart of maple syrup country. A few homesteaders here in new hampshire decided to band together and show the different approaches we take to making our own maple syrup. Maple syrup weekend is a great way to get the kids out of the house in the late winter and early fall. New hampshire maple syrup production happens every spring for an intense 46 week period.
Give us a call at tel 6033700908 for other information. New englands maple sugaring season discover new england. Maple sugaring is a centuries old tradition in new hampshire. Prepare your palate for the stickiest, sweetest, sappiest. Most of the products on this site are produced right on the farm. Weve had a great season, made lots of fresh syrup and the usual selection of all our maple products if you run low. Sap is made into maple syrup by boiling off the water and. It has one of the lowest caloric levels while also containing more minerals, nutrients and vitamins than other common sweeteners. The new hampshire maple producers association, inc. The harvest season ends with the coming of warm nights and the first. New hampshire maple producers usually produces about 90,000 gallons of maple syrup in a given season. I know a couple years ago we went to one in orange or athol. New hampshires maple syrup season running ahead of.
The sugar house at morningstar farm in plaistow taps 7,000 trees with 22 miles of lines and has made 150 gallons of syrup so far this season. Andersons pure maple syrup is a natural and nutritious sweetener. Come taste why pure new hampshire maple syrup has long been a delicious harbinger of spring. There will be a lot to do, from hammering spouts into the maple trees to gathering, pouring, and boiling the sap. Box 7, 109 main street north woodstock, nh 03262 603 7458371 fax. Maple sugaring month new hampshire maple producers.
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