Maple syrup, and the directions to make it, were among the first gifts given to white settlers, who embraced the process of tapping the trees and making maple syrup. Native americans were the first to find that the sugary sap becomes a delicious sweet syrup. The maple sugar book by scott and helen nearing includes several early accounts of native americans maple syrup production, and it continues with a history of americans making syrup. Interview with pierre rheaume, researcher on the history of maple, you will discover the origins of maple products of quebec. Maple sugar guides you through every step of home production and provides a fascinating glimpse into the legends, history, and inner workings of the maple tree and its sweet sap. From the tap on the tree to the pancakes on your plate, tim held. Explore the fascinating history of maple sugaring in this informative guide to all things syrup. The maple syrup book is your complete resource for maple syrup. Maple syrup was being made here, in canada, long before the europeans came here. Vivid photos help tell the story of this north american tradition. In the sugar season, douglas whynott, who teaches writing at emerson college and lives in langdon, n. This quiet picture book pays homage to maple syrup farms and the slow, gradual change of the seasons as ethan waits for small changes that mean the sap will start. We do know that native americans were already using maple sap to flavor their food long before european settlers discovered its sweetness.
The first people known to have manufactured maple syrup are the native americans living in the northeast part of north america, a long time before the arrival of the first europeans. In 92 pages, explore the history, making and enjoying of 100% pure maple syrup from the native story of woksis, the great hunter, and his stew made from maple tears, to the modern maple syrup evaporators. There are so many books and i have picked books kids would enjoy reading that have a maple syrup element. A brief history of maple syrup urine disease msud msud. The middle section shows you how maple syrup is made, including a chapter on the exact steps you should take to make syrup. Homeschool share lesson plans, lapbooks and other maple syrup goodies not specifically canadian but very useful. Maple syrup is used on foods such as waffles pancakes, and french toast. Starting with books is my favorite way to introduce children, to any and every topic.
Now that we have learned a little about the history of maple syrup, here are some great resources to introduce kids to learning more. Sadly, no one at maple valley was able to prepare to celebrate this year. Kelsey and her father begin harvesting sap from sugar maple trees. Sugar makers boiled off most of the water over a wood fire what they were left with was brown sweet syrup. Introduction to the history of maple syrup production. And interesting read about the history of maple syrup and sugaring. There would also be a maple syrup mysteries series box set, which would compile the first three books in the series into an omnibus edition. The history of maple syrup is both interesting and informative, providing many facts concerning the sociology of early north america. The history of maple syrup maple valley cooperative. The classic guide to ojibwe uses of native plants by frances densmore details the maple sugaring process of the ojibwe tribe in the early.
How to make maple syrup and the science of maple sap. Maple syrup printable worksheets puzzles, colouring sheets, games, and activities. While we were sleeping, bgojinishnaabenhsag told us how to make maple syrup. Taste and compare the different flavors and textures. What is known for sure is that there is written history dating back as far as 1609 recording the native american process for creating maple sugar from maple sap. Considering that maple syrup bottles line grocery store shelves to this day, it is obvious that maple sugar is an important part of american history. Savor the surprising history of maple sugaring, learn to identify the various kinds of maple trees. American pioneers, native americans, laura ingalls wilder, maple syrup production. Though the production methods have evolved, the rich and delicious flavor of maple syrup has remained a constant throughout history. Presented by the federation of quebec maple syrup producers. Join their family and friends in this farmtotable process of turning sap into maple syrup. This history dates back hundreds of years and starts with the native americans.
Maple syrup of the native americans the spunky coconut. Burr morse, the 7th generation owner of morse farm maple sugarworks, talks about the history of maple syrup in vermont and some of the pioneers of the maple industry. The onceayear practice of making fresh maple syrup is the perfect time to dig into the rich history and tradition that maple syrup inherently holds. North american maple syrup producers manual maple research. Books about maple syrup and sugaring, for kids and grownups. The making of a maple syrup empire and traces the history of george c. A long time before, bgojinishnaabenhsag had, what most people describe as telepathy. Although sap in most sugar maples is only about 2% sugar, some trees produce a sap with as much as 6% sugar.
The nook book ebook of the maple syrup murder oh fudge. Explore the fascinating history of maple sugaring in this informative g. The history of maple sugaring pure vermont maple syrup. I bought one for a friend and had to buy one so when. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup because sap is about 98% water.
Michigan state university extension has a vast amount of information on how to select, store, and cook with michigan maple syrup, plus how to tap your own maple. What we dont know can hurt us the worst way to more. About the author tim herd is the executive director of a parks and open space commission in pennsylvanias pocono mountains. The book even offers recipes for using your hardearned maple products. The history of maple syrup department of ecosystem. This book has chapters on history of maple syrup and sugar production, maple resource, planning an operation, managing maple trees, sap production, syrup production, syrup.
Celebrating the history of maple syrup msu extension. Maple syrup and maple sugar products are made by boiling down the sap of maple trees. Sugar makers boiled off most of the water over a wood fire what they were left with was brown. I later learned the author of the report, doctor john menkes, joined the training program at the neurological institute of columbia university in new york a short time after i completed my training before returning to ann arbor. In addition to these new and easily found books are a number of classics that those interested in maple history may want to look for and add to their collections. This book was originally written in the late 40s or early 50s, but i was surprised how little has. Published in 1996, this great little book features the history and stories of maple sugar and syrup making in and around lanark county, ontario. The maple producers of quebec now sponsor a french maple syrup ambassador whose job is to inspire curious gourmets, both chefs and home cooks alike, to use more maple. Along with this emily james would also bring out a prequel novella called sapped as it would take a look at the events leading up to. The facility was operated by the federation of quebec maple syrup producers french.
Sap can be collected from about 5 different species of maple, but its the sugar maple acer saccharum that produces the most flavorful syrup. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. Friday december 8th is pretend to be a time traveler day. Some sugar makers heated the sap further, turning it into crystallized sugar.
Books pure vermont maple syrup hidden springs maple. Over twenty books about maple syrup to read with preschool and elementary age children. In 1755, a young colonist was captured and adopted by a small group of natives in the region that is now ohio. My little poppies llc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. The books we read covered a wide range of maple syrup and sugaring related topics, ranging from its production to the history to how people enjoy it. Maple syrup was an important part of surviving the long, cold northern winters for the native americans and settlers alike. Using an early method of tapping the sweet sap of the maple trees.
Planning a maple sugaring unit study my little poppies. This disorder was one to be identified as maple syrup urine disease msud. This fun holiday asks that you dress up and stay in character as a time traveler for an entire day. Maple syrup can be heated and poured into snow for the delicious candy treat laura and her family enjoyed. A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavors, the maple syrup book provides the full story behind a longstanding and important north american tradition. The sugar season by douglas whynott the boston globe. Curious about why maple sap is sweet, or where it comes from. Savor the surprising history of maple sugaring, learn to identify the various kinds of maple. The history of maple syrup no one is really sure just how long people have been practicing the art and science of making this wonderful product from the sap of a tree. The maple syrup book by janet eagleson, rosemary hasner. Canadian maple syrup maple syrup history no one is really sure just how long people have been practicing the art and science of making this wonderful product from the sap of a tree.
The edible books, however, are entirely focused on the history of a foodstuff, while maple sugar has a wider scope. The story also retells how the cary company absorbed the smaller maple grove candies company in the 1920s only to evolve and later. Here are some great picture books to share if youre going to the maple syrup festival. It is also used as a sweetener for cakes, bread, and granola, or beverages such as tea and coffee. Welcome to canadian maple syrup, supplying you with the best maple syrup in north america within 24 hours. The first section of the book will walk you through the history of maple syrup, including native legends and folklore, pioneer methods and the traditions of family. The first section of the book will walk you through the history of maple syrup, including. Includes maple syrup facts in the back matter to make this perfect for an. It has a grading system, how to, about the trees and recipes. Captures every aspect of maple syrup from its history to tapping and collecting sap to its various grades, flavors and colors.
Cary and his cary maple sugar company from its humble beginnings, through an amazing period of growth and industry domination, and on to its eventual collapse. This book takes you through the romance and the science of maple syrup. Provide small samples of honey, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, white sugar and other maple products for children to taste. History of maple syrup the history of a sweet treat. One of the best books out there that cover all aspects of maple. The only rule is that you cannot tell anyone you are a time traveler. Maple sugaring equipment and supplies books bascom.
Maple syrup history exploring the past world of maple. A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavors, the maple syrup book provides the full story behind a longstanding and. In addition to these new and easily found books are a number of classics that those interested in maple history. It does cover the history of maple sugaring, yes, but it also covers the biology of maple trees and gives tips on how to tap your own maple trees. Every few years a new book comes out on the culture or history of maple sugaring and maple syrup many which are highlighted on this website. From early north american days to the present organic maple syrup december 1, 20 walking through the woods this time of year, the sugar maples are easy to find with their vibrant red leaves. Homemade maple syrup is a wonderful free treat and an excellent.
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