Maple trees circulate water from their roots into their branches which mixes with sugar produced in the tree’s leaves during the process of photosynthesis. This circulation creates what we refer to as sap.
During early spring, warm days and cool nights change the maple tree’s internal pressure and sap escapes through natural leaks or man-made taps. Sap is collected from the tree and immediately boiled to evaporate the water. What’s left behind is homemade maple syrup.
Learn more about assembling your Sapling by downloading this PDF.
We exercise great care during the manufacturing and packing processes to facilitate trouble-free assembly. Always use extreme care when moving or loading/unloading your Vermont Evaporator product, as the product is heavy and includes many metal parts. You can easily follow the assembly instructions in the included manual or download the printable online PDF manual.