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Avoiding Spoilage: How Long Does Maple Syrup Last?

We can make maple syrup from the sap of sugar maple, red maple, black maple, or other similar maple tree species. It is generally very sweet.

We can use maple syrup as a condiment, like corn syrup, grenadine, and chocolate syrup, for many food items such as pancakes, waffles, porridge, and oats, to name a few.

Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, in her article, mentions that maple syrup can also be used in sweets and added to sauces for savory dishes.

Although we best describe maple syrup as sweet, it has a unique flavor, too, almost like caramel.

When it comes to appearance, it has a vibrant color like amber. It is smooth in texture and looks a lot like honey.

However, just because it looks like honey, that doesn’t mean it can last as long. Maple syrup does go bad.

This reason is why you should make sure that your maple syrup is good and fresh before having it so that you don’t fall sick.

Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? How Long Does Maple Syrup Last?

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The general conception with maple syrup is that it can last a long time without going bad, which is true, but only when we store it properly and correctly.

If you don’t seal the bottle or jar properly, then this will allow other unwanted contaminants to enter, which will lead to its spoilage over time.

On average, according to an article by Emily Han, an opened bottle of maple syrup can easily last up to a year or two, if you store it in the refrigerator.

When we leave an opened bottle of maple syrup out in the open for a long period, then it will go bad and start growing mold.

It is essential to remember to keep the maple syrup inside the fridge once opened.

As for unopened bottles of maple syrup, you can store them in cool, dry places like kitchen cabinets or pantries. It doesn’t even have to be in the fridge.

Maple syrup can remain good and fresh for months and even years in these conditions.

If you are planning to store your bottle or jar of maple syrup for a very long time, putting them in the freezer is an excellent option.

The syrup itself does not freeze like water.

So, you can thaw it normally for a few minutes and use it, again and again, this way.

How to Tell If Maple Syrup is Bad? Maple Syrup Shelf Life!

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Even though it is a very rare occurrence for maple syrup to go bad, there are times when this may happen. It is always better to prepare for the worst.

For this reason, we have listed out some of the things you can do to check if your maple syrup has gone bad:

A sure sign that your maple syrup has gone bad is the growth of mold over the surface or along the rim of the jar or bottle. There is a way to save your maple syrup even in this situation.As this mold is not toxic but just unpleasant, you can skim off the moldy parts, then boil the clean syrup and finally restore it in a clean jar. It is always advisable to refrigerate it.

You can also tell if your maple syrup has gone bad by smelling it. You know when the maple syrup has gone bad if it starts to smell off and not quite like it is meant to be.

If you want to be sure that you are serving good maple syrup, the best way to do this is to taste it. If it tastes fine to you, then you can be rest assured that the syrup hasn’t gone bad.

Conclusion

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Even though maple syrup contains a lot of sugar, it is still a healthier alternative to processed sugar, as it is a natural sweetener.

It also contains small amounts of minerals, which gives it an added nutritional value.

It is very versatile and can be added to a lot of dishes and snacks to make them tastier.

You also don’t have to worry too much about it getting spoiled as this happens very rarely.

So, lead a healthier and happier life with maple syrup, free from worries.

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Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? How Long Does Maple Syrup Last?

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Shelf Life
Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • Maple syrup
  • Air-tight containers or Ziplock bags
  • Labels and markers

Instructions
 

  • Read the guide thoroughly to learn how long it lasts.
  • Check the u0022Best-by-dateu0022 to know when it expires.
  • Make sure to store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place (pantry or fridge).
  • Always check for signs of spoilage before using.
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