MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTS

SSS has many sizes and bottles available to meet the needs of our customers. The smallest bottle we sell is 8oz, and the largest is 1gallon, with many sizes in between. We have vanilla, cinnamon, and hazelnut maple syrup available as well.

Where can I buy syrup?

SSS received certification from the Michigan Department of Agriculture in Spring 2014. SSS maple syrup is currently available at the following locations: 1) Red Cedar Antiques in Williamston, MI; 2) Hearty Harvest in Remus, MI; 3) the Big Rapids, MI Farmer's Market; 4) the Williamston, MI Farmer's Market; and our main location in Mason, MI. Please contact us at shoessugarshack@gmail.com for orders, or call one of our staff.

Marsha...616-633-9120

Lesley.....616-633-9119

Steve......616-856-0220

Michael...616-633-9118

TURNING SAP INTO SYRUP

It takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of pure maple syrup, depending on the sugar content (brix) of the sap. SSS uses a steam-away evaporator system to turn the sap into syrup. The steam-away helps the sap boil faster and enhances evaporation of the water in the sap. Lots of firewood is needed to produce syrup. Before the season begins, SSS is busy cutting firewood (mostly downed ash trees, thanks to Emerald Ash Borer). The wood is split with a log splitter and loaded onto pallets for ease of use. The evaporator is powered by a wood fire, and the fire must be tended constantly while boiling (every 7 minutes!). SSS carefully monitors the sugar content via a hydrometer and special gauges attached to the evaporator. When ready, a valve is opened and the syrup is filtered and then transferred into the canning unit (for immediate bottling) or into food-grade, self-sealing pails (for longer-term storage). New additions for the 2014 season are a valve that automatically draws the syrup off when it has reached the appropriate temperature. In 2015 we increased our sap storage capacity with the purchase of a stainless steel bulk tank.

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

$6...maple candy (6 maple leaf shapes per box)

$7...6oz maple cream tub

$7...8oz maple syrup (glass)

$9...250mL maple syrup Basquaise bottle (glass)

$10...12oz maple syrup (glass)

$12...12oz maple cream tub

$12...pint maple syrup (glass)

$12...250mL maple syrup wax-topped bottle (glass)

$13...250mL fancy maple leaf bottle (glass)

$15...500mL maple syrup wax-topped bottle (glass) with cinnamon stick or vanilla bean

$20...quart maple syrup (glass)

$30...1/2 gallon maple syrup (glass)

$50...gallon maple syrup (glass)

Plastic bottles may be available upon request.