National Maple Syrup Day

 This day provides us with the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate this delicious American treat. This sweet and unique flavor originated in America. Native American Indians were the first to harvest and boil the sap of the maple tree into thick syrup. Amaze your friends with our maple syrup trivia.

Did you know? The sap of the maple tree, the same sap used to make maple syrup, makes a refreshing drink. Just put it in the refrigerator and pour a drink whenever you want. Or, have a drink as you harvest the sap from the tree!

Some facts about Maple Syrup

• A single tree can produce up to 15 gallons of maple sap in a season.
• It takes 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of thick syrup.
• In 2018, pure maple syrup sold for $33.80.
• U.S. maple syrup production was 4.2 million gallons in 2019.
• Meanwhile, up north, Canadians produced over 13 million gallons of maple syrup in 2019.