Chances are you may have never considered how long maple syrup lasts—or whether it can spoil. After all, it's a staple item we rely on and reach for, time and again. But, as it turns out, this ...

To find out the safest way to store pure maple syrup, we reached out to Mark Isselhardt, a maple specialist at the University of Vermont Extension’s Proctor Maple Research Center.

You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...