Have you ever wondered if maple syrup goes bad? Are you curious about whether it belongs in the fridge, or if it can be stored in the pantry? We have the answer to how to store maple syrup!
Why is storage so important? It ensures that you’re enjoying high quality maple syrup for every purpose.
Once a bottle of pure maple syrup has been opened, it should be stored in the fridge. The only ingredient you’ll find in pure maple syrup is pure maple syrup. Because no preservatives are added to make it shelf stable, mold can grow if not properly stored. Nobody wants a not-so-pleasant surprise on their Sunday morning pancakes. Avoid spoilage with proper storage!
If cold maple syrup on warm pancakes puzzles you, there is a simple solution. Heat up a serving of syrup on the stove top (bring to a gentle simmer, rather than a boil) before serving breakfast! Or, simply pull the bottle out as you prepare breakfast to lose that refrigerated chill.
So, how long will a bottle of maple syrup last once it’s open? Maple syrup has a best buy date, but it does not have an expiration date. The best before is determined by the packaging style. For Butternut Mountain Farm maple syrup, that would be two years for plastic, and three years for glass. That’s a lot of time to work your way through a bottle! And there are many ways to use maple in your culinary quests throughout its best by period!
Yes, maple syrup has the ability to spoil if not stored properly. Now that you know how to store maple syrup properly, it will keep from going bad so that you can enjoy its natural sweetness for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts for years to come.