Plan to visit us for Maple Weekend this year on Saturday, March 27

Past Maple Weekend photos have been posted on our blog.

Held the last Saturday in March

The day starts early. The sun is just peeking over the Adirondack Mountain tops as we begin collecting sap from our maple trees. The fresh, cold sap is delivered to our maple shanty where it is stored in our 500 gallon stainless steel storage tank.

Soon it will be boiled to remove excess water until it becomes golden, aromatic New York State maple syrup. We keep our sap cold to produce the top quality, full-flavored, and prize-winning maple syrup that our Golden Maple Shanty customers have come to expect.

Periodically throughout the day, carts pulled by tractors, horses or oxen arrive bringing more maple sap fresh from our neighboring maple trees.

As one approaches our maple shanty, steam is rising from the roof vents carrying a little of the sweet fragrence of maple sap being processed into maple syrup.

When you arrive, you will notice the beautiful view of the Western slopes of the Adirondack Mountains along with our newly constructed maple processing facility.

The bustling activity of the maple process greets you as you open the door and enter the maple shanty. Once inside the door, you will smell the full aroma of boiling maple sap on its way towards becoming maple syrup. The sweet smell will "stick" in your memory!

After taking a few breaths to enjoy the aroma, your eyes catch the gleaming stainless steel processing equipment. The gleaming white walls surrounding the processing room are evidence of our emphasis on quality control and excellence in maple production.

As you get closer to view the steaming evaporator, you will notice the golden bubbling and foaming action as water is evaporated from the sap. If you listen closely, you will hear the hiss of the oil-fired burners that power the maple syrup production process.

Usually, our visitors give in to their curiosity by asking questions that are answered in a friendly way by the owners Marvin & Nancy Widrick and their family. You will find Marvin at the evaporator and Nancy tending the store, waiting on customers, and answering questions about using maple syrup in cooking.

Once the sap has reached its correct density, our automatic draw-off system clicks on and removes the newly finished and steaming hot maple syrup. Immediately, the maple syrup is put through a filter press where it emerges as a clear, golden and sparkling maple syrup.

We keep our maple syrup fresh in either stainless steel barrels or put it into various decorative containers for our customers to take home with them.

We make maple syrup, maple products, coffee, and maple recipes freely available for sampling in our shanty store throughout the day. Jack Wax or Wax on Snow is an old-time favorite that we make for our visitors to enjoy. Other activities include tree taping, sap collecting, and horse or ox drawn sap deliveries. We make maple syrup and maple products available for your purchasing convenience.

Probably the most enjoyable activity of your visit willl be the conversation that takes place between the maple producer and visitor and the friendships you will form with other visitors. It's a place where old friends meet to catch up, where old and young have common ground to discuss, and where new friends are made. Over all it's a warm and friendly event and a educational place to bring the family on a March weekend. Young and old, we invite you to come for an enjoyable time.

Our Golden Maple Crate has our Grade A Maple Syrup and a variety of Maple Products. If you have a maple lover to buy for, this gift box (our take on gift baskets) is just what you are looking for.

Our Maple Crate Contains:

• 1 pint jug of NYS Grade A Maple Syrup
• 1 bag of pancake mix
  
• 4 oz jar of granulated Maple Sugar
• 4 oz jar of Maple Jelly
• 4 oz jar of Maple Cream

• 1 quart of NYS Grade A Maple Syrup
• 4 oz Jar of granulated Maple Sugar
• 1 Bag of pancake mix

Beat egg thoroughly, add sugar, butter and continue beating. Mix flour, baking soda and salt together.   Add sour cream alternately with flour mixture. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour into greased 9 inch square pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.  Let cool and frost, if desired.

   Frosting:  

•   8 oz. cream cheese, softened
•   1/2 c. maple syrup 
•   1 tsp. vanilla

     Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.  Gradually add maple syrup and vanilla.  Beat until smooth and spread over cake.

Want to introduce a friend to the delightful taste of maple syrup? Our Maple Sampler gift box (our take on gift baskets) has our quality New York Maple Syrup and a variety of Maple Products sure to delight anyone.

The Gift Crate Contains:

• 1- 8oz. jug of Light Amber NYS Maple Syrup.
• 1- 8oz. jug of Medium Amber NYS Maple Syrup.
• 1- 8oz. jug of Dark Amber NYS Maple Syrup
• 1- 4 oz. jar of Maple Cream
• 1- 4 oz. jar of Maple Jelly
• 1- 16oz. pkg. of New Hope Mills Pancake Mix.

Getting to Northern Upstate New York

Directions: We are located 1/4 mile off State rt. 26 on Sharp rd., 4 miles north of Lowville, 11 miles south of West Carthage, and 17 miles south of Great Bend. We are 64 miles north of I-90 via State route 12 from the Utica exit, and 25 miles east of I-81 at the Adams Center exit via Route 177 and State route 12 and state route 26.

Visitors are always welcome at Golden Maple Shanty in Lowville, New York. Our hours are by appointment. To arrange a visit or to request our Shanty Price List, please contact us today!

If you are using a GPS device to find us, please enter "Marvin Widrick" or "Golden Maple Shanty" rather than our physical address.

Plan Your Outing!

You can buy Golden Maple Shanty's New York State Grade A maple syrup with pride. New York State laws prohibit the use of additives, pesticides, and preservatives so you can be sure that our sweet, natural, pure maple syrup is the real thing! Golden Maple Shanty syrup adds its delicious Maple flavor to pancakes, ice cream, or over snow for a New York State treat we call Wax on Snow (some call it Sugar on Snow). No other pancake syrup compares in taste to our delicious, all natural, pure New York State Grade A maple syrup. Enjoy it with your family during the Christmas season and every day of the year!

Shake all ingredients together in container and pour over tossed salad.

• 3 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tblsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (may be replaced with maple granulated sugar)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 6 Tblsp. butter, cut
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Topping: 3 Tblsp. butter,melted
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar (may be replaced with maple granulated sugar)
• 1/4 c. quick cooking oats
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease large baking sheet or cover it with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
• Use a pastry knife to cut butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is course & uniform.
• Stir in the walnuts and oats.
• Form a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the syrup, milk and extract.
• Stir to combine, then remove to floured counter and knead until uniform.
• (DO NOT over-knead. Too much kneading will develop the gluten in the flour & make scones tough.) Divide dough into two pieces and press each into 3/4 inch thick circles.
• Cut into six wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Topping: Mix the 1/4 c. oats and the 1/4 c. brown sugar together.
• Melt the 3 Tblsp. butter abd brush on the scones. Drizzle maple syrup over the wedges and sprinkle on the oats and brown sugar mixture.
• Let bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned
• Remove to a rack to cool.

Mix 3 Tblsp. sugar and the cinnamon together and stir into apples. In a greased 8 x 8 baking dish, cover the bottom of the dish with the apples. Mix together the sugar and the shortening. Add the egg, mix well. Add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk until well mixed. Pour over the apples and bake at 350 degrees until apples are soft and dumpling is golden brown.

Sauce:

• 2 Tblsp. butter
• 2 Tblsp. flour
• 3/4 c. pure maple syrup
• 1 c. water

Mix the above ingredients together in saucepan. Cook until thickened. Serve warm over the dumplings.

Mix all of the above ingredients together. Chill 1 hour. Shape into 2 1/2 inch cresents.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 18 minutes. Roll in confectioner's sugar while hot. Then let cool and roll in confectioners sugar again. Yield about 3 dozen.

For marinade: combine soy sauce, maple granulated sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup and beef bouillon in a shallow dish. Mix well. Reserve 1/3 of marinade. Add london broil to dish, turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 day, turning occasionally. Preheat gril or broiler. Remove beef, discard marinade. Grill or broil beef, basting with reserved marinade about 5 times per side. When done, let stand for 2 minutes. Slice diagonally across the grain and serve.

Cream shortening with sugars. Add well-beaten eggs, milk, and flavoring. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well and chill thoroughly. Roll out thin on floured board and cut with cookie cutter. Bake on greased cookie sheet in 350′ oven for 10 minutes.

This recipe is to be made in a bread maker and all the ingredients are to be at room temperature when put into the bread maker. As the bread maker begins kneading the dough, a small amount of extra flour may need to be added if dough is sticky

Mix syrup and butter in pan. Boil until it reaches 275 degrees. Meanwhile, pop corn into large bowl. When syrup is ready, pour over popcorn and stir. Spread out on tray to prevent sticking together and let dry a few minutes. Popcorn may seem almost sugary. Enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 lemon cake mix
• 19 oz. can unsweetened crushed pineapple
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 1 tblsp. maple syrup
• 1 pkg. lemon or vanilla instant pudding
• Cool Whip

1. Mix cake mix and bake as directed (use 9" x 13" pan).
2. Mix together pineapple and 1/4 c. maple syrup.
3. Immediately when cake is baked and removed from the
4. oven, spread the pineapple mixture over the cake. Let
5. cool for at least one hour.
6. Beat cream cheese in medium size bowl and blend in milk, maple syrup, and pudding until smooth.
7. Spread over the cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Top cake with cool whip and drizzle maple syrup over each serving.

• 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 12 c. shredded cabbage
• 1 med. red onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 shredded carrots
• 1 c. sugar

Combine the above ingredients, except sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and set aside.

Dressing:

• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 3 tsp. Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 c. vinegar
• 3/4 c. oil

Combine these ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over vegetables, stirring to cover evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir well before serving.

Yield:

• 12 - 16 servings.