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1 In an average year, each tap-hole will produce about 10 gallons of maple sap, enough for about a quart of pure Michigan maple syrup. 2  Maple sap is a slightly sweet, colorless liquid. 3  It takes approximately 40 gallons of maple sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup.
11. Pour the sap collected from the maple trees into the metal can. Be sure the sap drains from the can into the roasting pan below. 12. Heat the sap to evaporate its water. Add more sap to the warming pan, as needed. 13. Frequently check the temperature of the sap with a candy thermometer. When it reaches 219 degrees F, it converts to maple syrup. It takes approximately 39 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup. 14. Pour the syrup through cheesecloth, then store in sterilized bottles.