Nice haul of syrup. We got just about a gallon or so in Eastern Ontario this year. Tapped 5 trees with 2 taps each. We have a few very large maples. It was not a great year. But we are happy with what we were able to collect. Nothing better than processing your own food. On with gardening! Much love from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤❤❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Woot woot

Tie a ribbon or something on the trees like a rating system.. and see if the same trees have better or less as good years.

I'll make the pancakes you mail the surp.God that makes my mouth water.😅

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Yum yum

Lol! The look on your face after sipping the "almost maple syrup" in your coffee is great. Jason says you need that on a t-shirt! 😂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Ha.....I might have to pay people to wear them though, ha ha

@lorettaandjasonoffgrid

4 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen 🤣

Wow 1 st Time iv ever seen the Natural way of making Syrup 👍👌✌️🤞🙏🙌🇺🇸🌻🌞

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy

I'm so glad to be able to watch your channel. I miss home and all these things. Hope to snag a bottle! My 7 yro was watching your video with me, and I said, "Do you know what they are making?" When he saw you tap the trees. He got excited and said their making PANCAKES!!😂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Love it

Looks incredible! YUMM!!! ❤ So much work, but worth the wait. Love the hair Jen!! Too cute!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

These pup love to Horse around 👍🤩😅

Wind up on the hill. Look into vertical axis wind turbine. Will charge as long as there is wind. Even while you sleep at night. Love the channel guys .

@MILife45

4 ай бұрын

I was thinking about that too seeing Jens hair whipping around 😁😁😁

Hard to believe but this is the first time I ever watched this process. Looks like a fun tradition and also looks like a good amount of work and dedication. Thanks for the detailed demonstration, I definitely learned something.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoy it 😊

Are the trees better for sap when they are younger or older? Love the new hairdo Jen!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Bigger the better

Caught my attention but I'm swamped at work. Lol. We will both watch later! 😁✌️

I used to love maple sugaring. My grandfather made syrup on a commercial scale. I was only able to help for a few years. Later I tapped the maple in my yard and got some impressive yields. I no longer have access to trees. I want to take some vacation time and visit my off grid property to make syrup.

So smart to preheat the sap!😍🇨🇦

love watching you make the syrup. it is not work when you enjoy your hobby.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

So true!

Thank you Jay and Jen 👊🏻👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you 🫶

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and appreciate you very much for being here

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and Jen and doing maple syrup. I live on ssi and sure would love some for my husband on ssi also.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Let us know

Thanks fkr showing us. VERY INTERESTING and a true labor of love. I'd love to buy some when available❤

I don't how you feel about it, but I think putting the sugar shack in the lean-to turned out to be genius.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

I love it.....being outside but shielded a little is awesome. The views are good too 😊

Wow your way of tapping trees makes so much more sense. I have not seen this method before.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

I like it too.....it gives the whole process a bit more flexibility 😊

You guys put that self- reliant ego guy to shame! Another great and real video, thanks!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

At 8:28 there is a bird sound it is a Downy Woodpecker ... a software on my apple phone identified it. It is so neat to do this ... never grow tired of it .. it is a great blessing...

Thank you!! I have wanted to try this on our 1 acre of maples. I think I would start by taking an empty bucket to replace the first one, and continue rotating the empty ones to save a trip back to each tree.

Surprised that you said to the dogs…” don’t spill my “soda”?!??? In Michigan it’s pop! Am I right guys?? 😊

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Most say pop yes.......I just kinda picked up saying sods from a friend. Also use eh like our neighbors from Canada.

@sandrabrown272

4 ай бұрын

I’ve been saying Eh my entire life!! I’ve lived in different parts of the country and people often thought I was Canadian…🤷🏼‍♀️

I wanna be you guys when I grow up. I now have a new aspiration in life, sugaring!

Wednesday I was watching a video on Working Horses with Jim and he went to visit a friend in Vermont George was talking about he makes maple syrup. Interesting when he talked about different temperatures which you get the most syrup.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

It is a fun and satisfying process

Gosh I'm amazed,love it.

@LindaAndrews-of9io

4 ай бұрын

This is kinda like we do cane.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Do you boil the cane in water then boil it down

@LindaAndrews-of9io

4 ай бұрын

Yes it's takes a while it has been quite a few years now. We lost the our plants because of a ice storm. We replanted last year so we should have some this fall. We have all the things you need for cutting grinding and a cooking vat.

@LindaAndrews-of9io

4 ай бұрын

We grow blackberries, blueberries, scuppenong.

very satisfying start to finish. A labour of love.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

For sure 👍

Hard to find maple trees in New York City. Lol. Great job guys.

@SueLewisBuffalo

4 ай бұрын

Tons of sugar maples in Central Park. Don't get caught. Lol

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊 true

@lcook0825

4 ай бұрын

@@SueLewisBuffalo for sure.

Greetings from Germany. Andi

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊😊😊 👋

Wow..poor Jen..Great work you two.. Looks delicious!!!

You guys do some cool stuff in your videos, makes me smile 🙂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Nice trick with the hair dryer! We used a leaf blower. Lol

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Whatever works 😊

Feel like I just got through a radio station long time listener first time caller love you guys saying HI from northern Ontario keeps up the good work trying to get you to 100 000 subscribers you GUYS keep it real as always

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Woot woot......thank you Tom for all the love and support ❤️

Love the hair, looks good. Maple syrup 🍁 😋 yum.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

You two are living, love it!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Woot woot

Nice haul !!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

CHEERS YOUR BEST TIME OF THE YEAR

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Agree I love it

So Cool😊

Just a thought on speeding up your process, if you could band a thin layer of firebricks around the tray it would keep the heat central and where it’s needed. Thank you for your content 👍

I live in Texas. I would love to experience maple syrup making. I would like a quart. That last one out of the batch would wonderful. I’ve made Cain syrup with family in east Texas. Love your channel. God Bless Y’all!

That syrup looks amazing guys!! Nice work.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

Looks like you’re having a pretty good year for sap collection. I’ll be patiently waiting for the maple syrup sale.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Going good so far

Very fun to do alot of work but worth it. ❤

Woot Woot doing a great job Jay and Jen😊 Ginger L USA ALABAMA 🤠

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Woot woot 😊

Thank you all

I love homemade maple surp 😂

Loved this.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊

Looks yummy. Awesome job to you both😊

😍🙌 Yummy, enjoy the fruits of your labour! make me want pancakes 🥞😋

I have waited all year for this video! We absolutely love it. I can’t wait to see what is the total amount of gallons you come up with. We upgraded to a vacuum filtration system this year, it’s been a real blessing. You guys knocked it out of the park this year, Job well done.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy.....you will have to let me know all about the RO and filter you use. I have considered doing both.....but like to hear details from from people I know before I try something.

I think i would use some hardwood for overnight fires. I can see some yummy pancakes in your future!

Yum!! Looks good! Thanks for sharing.

That's so cool to be able to do this

Awesome syrup video! Love all your videos ❤

That looks great!!!! Nice job!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thanks KG

thanks for sharing!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Lots of hard work and labor of love ... I wish I could get one but i'll never win. I am very low income and lost my auto repair business due to a car crash and injuries ... august I turn 71 ... truth ...

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Oh no buddy......stay strong my friend

Loved to start to finish video. Looks yummy!!!

You need to look into fostering a couple young boys. You could make such a difference in their lives :) We adopted 3 and they definitely make things interesting lol besides you would be a great dad !! we need more dads like you

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Jerry.....thank you for this comment. Jen and I told ourselves if we didn't have kids and regretted it when we turned 40 we would consider fostering or adopting. I'm unsure if we would qualify by the standards of the agencies that look over the children, as we live differently than most. But we would love to share our love and lives with some who needed it and make a difference. I really appreciate your kind words about me being a good dad, it means a lot to me. 😊

Awesome video. I have been waiting for this one!!!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Woot woot my friend

What’s in the orchard? Apples? Pears? How cool that the trees are healing up already from the last couple of years. We tried to plant some maple but they all died. The moose ate one and the rest just hated the winter I think haha Loved the music in this video!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Hey guys, yes there are a variety of apples and pear. None of which are growing very well, not all dying.....but not flourishing like I had hoped. Too bad about the maples......but hey, I would trade all my maples for a property on the water like you all have. 😊

❤️💙

Amazing Video Thanks ❤️

@OffgridwithJayandJen

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Hey Jay and Jen, as i said to u last year or the year befor, u need to build a sugar shack, set it up with a bench or two with some throw cushions, but big enough to sleep on if u have to stoke the fire all night... little side table for ur as u call it "soda", we call it pop", or a beer/ coffee/ tea, what ever the beverage, plenty of lights and windows, or just a few big ones, it will get better each year as u go, anyway, Great Job to Both of U!! job well done!!! c ya next time!!👏😊

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

I'm definitely going to build one.....hopefully this year

Loved this vid! So enjoyed it… would love to buy some! Link the connect to purchase!

Great video guys !!! Can't wait to give this a try, hopefully next season.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

You won't regret it

Cool nice work sir 😊

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend 😊

Yum.

I’m going to try making some maple syrup next year! I love watching y’all make syrup! Thanks for sharing!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Do it buddy....you will get hooked

Tqvm for sharing the process of doing maple syrup.. Appreciate it. Sending love n respect from Malaysia❤❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

I love watching ur maple syrup videos... keep it up

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

So glad you do.....I enjoy making them

Cool. a camera lens in the cutting board 🙂

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Lol

I have that same hammer.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊 it hammers like a hammer, lol

A Lot of work but great rewards .

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

It sure is

I think i would use some hardwood for overnight fires.

Consider this me placing my order

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😀👍

I love your new haircut. I wish my hair was curly like that. I seen it your last video but I wasn’t sure so I didn’t say anything, but it really looks nice.❤❤

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Awe...thank you 😊

Wow Jen looks nice in the blue shirt!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

I think so too 😊

This was very interesting I had no clue how maple syrup was produced.im English but retired to Turkey we don't have maple syrup as the climate is not suitable for maples.amazing how much sap is collected per tree and how the tree heals itself

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

It is 😀👍

I’m making some birch syrup here in Alaska I’d love to have some of yours though, if you sell I would love to purchase I’ll even send you some Birch if you want some, your Alaskan friend God Bless you two

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊👍

2:15 Jen's hair, the flag, and trees blowing wildly around from the strong wind. Jay: what wind.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Ya it was crazy that day....we actually talked and filmed all the details to the tapping process....but the audio was ruined so I made it into a musical intro, lol

@anthonyc1883

4 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Well, Iespecially enjoyed watching this one. Had zero idea how sap was harvested. Never knew so much would collect in a bucket, never knew how water-like it looks in its raw state. Thank you!

what an interesting watch and quite the process, Now I can see why it is so expensive to buy real Maple syrup in stores or at the market. Nothing like real Maple syrup loved this thanks folks great work . London Ontario Canada Yummmm., I am interested but i am unfortunately here in Ontario. Look forward as always to the next video.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊😊😊

Jay and Jenn that maple syrup looks so good 💯 I would love to buy some for my pancakes and to support your KZread channel ❤️

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

You are on thr list my friend.......hope to have some processed into smaller jars in the next couple weeks . 😀

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

PS....thank you for my lucky coins.....I'll put them somewhere cool and safe

@stevenhawk7751

4 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen you are very welcome 😁 I've been doing that my entire life for good luck, it's a family tradition 🥦

Jay, great video. I'm sorry if I came off as abrasive in your last video. Did you find the trees on the back side of your barn produced more sap? If so maybe because there roots are more exposed to the cold nights and warm days? Also did you ever consider taping trees that are easier to acess with your mule? We use to make maple syrup with just 1gal jugs on the trees and clean/new 32gal trash cans for storage. We would wait until the storage was full and a warm day coming then that morning fire up and boil for about 16hrs.

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

You are all good my friend.....I have thinner skin than I should....especially for someone posting their life on YT....but I do honestly appreciate some tough love once and a while. Honestly I have been having trouble getting motivated to work on some projects.....but it is just ups and downs like all things in life. The trees behind the barn didn't produce very well three years ago, so I didn't tap them last year ...but this year I wanted more taps and these trees are good size, so I did, and they did very well. We actually went down to the main driveway to our property and tapped 5 big trees down there this year. They all produced very good as well. I'm excited to do even more next year.

What kind of trees?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Sugar maples

I don’t eat maple syrup because I’m sweet enough

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

We kinda figured that was true buddy. Love it 😀

I would like to purchase a small bottle of your syrup if it's possible

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Awesome....send us an email and we will gladly let you know when we are getting an order together. Thank you 😊

Are we able to purchase your maple syrup I would be interested. A great video

@deborahnielens9134

4 ай бұрын

Looks like the dogs are having a grand time now it's starting to warm up a bit. Up here in central New York we call it soda as well

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Send us an email and let us know

@deborahnielens9134

4 ай бұрын

@@OffgridwithJayandJen I send you my email but I had to change it to my sister's because I can't access my email

Hey jay why don’t you use a 45 gallon drum that is what my friend used to do his Maple syrup

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

I was trying to find a food grade barrel 30-50 gallons, but couldn't find a good deal on one

@mikemckinley1031

4 ай бұрын

Here in Ontario Canada we have 55 gallon steel drums for $ 20.00 each on marketplace in Caledon Ontario

Hey Jay, how do we purchase to support?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Send us an email!

Jay, what do you do at nighttime for the boiling off? Showing my ignorance here - hope you don’t have to tend to this all night. 😍🇨🇦 Okay - asked too soon!

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊

"Wucha doin?" Jay, "Oh just sittin and watchin the sap boil."

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Yup, lol

👍♥️

How long does it last?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

The syrup when bottled correctly pretty much last forever. Kinda like honey

I see that Jen got a haircut

How can i purchase some syrup?

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

Send us an email, it's in our about section on our channel page, and we can put you on the list my friend. Should be able to send some out in the next few weeks. 😊

@mobetravels5835

4 ай бұрын

I sent it shortly after I sent the above, finally found it.

🖐😎👍

Sorry just saying, put a hand rail on those steps, slippy as-- better not break anything 👍

😁❤️

@OffgridwithJayandJen

4 ай бұрын

😊