Sunday, November 24, 2013

We're gearing up for the holidays!

Maple products not only make great gifts, but are also an excellent addition to your pantry!  Visit us for delicious and nutritious sweet treats!

Crunchy maple coated peanuts - the perfect portable snack

Granulated maple sugar is a completely natural alternative to common white sugar...use it not only anywhere you would use white sugar, but for a subtle maple flavor too!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

For those of you who asked about the recipe for blueberry jam (and everyone else who may be interested), here it is!

Blueberry Jam with Maple Sugar

10 cups blueberries
4 cups pure maple sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Put blueberries in a large pot and mash them with a potato masher.  Add sugar and lemon juice, mix together. 

Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened.  Takes about 50-60 minutes.  Pour into sterilized jars, capping them immediately after pouring.  Lay the jar on its side. 

NOTES:
* I did not need to use any canning equipment.  If the jam is hot enough and the jar is laid on its side, it should seal.  If jar does not seal, just store in the refrigerator.
* Use as much or as little lemon juice as you want- it's your preference.
* The same goes for the maple sugar...if you want your jam sweeter, use more.
* I used fresh, local blueberries, but you can use frozen.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Blueberry Jam with Maple Sugar

 
 

We took advantage of blueberry season this year, canning several jars of blueberry jam.  Instead of making it with white sugar, we used our own pure maple sugar.  The jam turned out to be quite delicious!


Saturday, June 8, 2013


Derek decided to put up some buckets this year, and Lady accompanied me out to check them one warm, sunny day later in the season.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

New Growth

Every sugaring season consists of tapping the trees and after the season is done, pulling those taps. While out pulling taps this year, I gathered some photos of young maple seedlings covering the forest floor.




I was also able to snatch a few photos of a yellow Trout Lily sprouted amongst a sea of wild leeks.