HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
There are now commercially available hobby evaporators available for the backyard sugar maker; these units come with instructions and are a great choice for beginners.
Now for the vessel. If you have purchased a special sugaring pan, it should come with instructions. These pans are handy because they are engineered for efficiency.
Now that you have a heat source and a cooking vessel, you can sugar! To start, situate your pan over your heat source, put some sap in it, light your fire, and bring your sap to a boil.