To make the May treetop syrup, harvest the light-colored, freshly grown fir or spruce treetops. Shake off to remove small animals and place in a 3 liter canning jar.
Empty the sugar over the top so that all the tops are covered. Place in a sunny spot for 6 months.
In the fall, strain through a sieve or linen cloth and bottle. You can use the maiwipel syrup as a natural cough syrup or also to sweeten tea.