Dear Tanita,
The best way to store pure maple syrup is in the refrigerator, in a
tight as possible condition (do not let air in), and to consume it in
a timely manner.
As a nutrition site from the University of Ohio states:
"The three main enemies of maple syrup are air, time and temperature.
Therefore, the following storage practices are recommended:
Immediately store your maple syrup after purchase in the refrigerator
even if the container has not been opened. If this is not possible,
consider freezing the syrup.*
Maple syrup packaged in tin or glass can be stored for up to one year
in the refrigerator in its original container. However, some people
who buy in large quantities often repackage and freeze the syrup and
take it out of the freezer when needed.*
Because plastic "breaths," repackage syrup originally packed in
plastic if you plan to store it for more than three months.*
* The best way to repackage maple syrup to maintain its quality is to
pour the syrup into clean 1/2 pint, pint or quart glass freezer jars
to one inch from the top and freeze. Heating and "re-canning" the
syrup can cause it to darken and change flavor."
(SOURCE: Barbara H. Drake, "Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Maple
Syrup" Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet, Human Nutrition and
Food Management <http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5522.html>).
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