Maple Syrup

Pure maple syrup is not only a delicious topping for your favorite breakfast, but it can be used to enhance a number of savory meals, as well. This sweet staple can be kept indefinitely when frozen or sealed, and can be stored for months in the refrigerator once opened.

Prefer imitation maple syrup, or pancake syrup? The good news is that corn syrup, just like real maple syrup, can be stored indefinitely as well. 

Distilled White Vinegar

Distilled white vinegar is a pantry staple that has uses far beyond the kitchen. It’s great for use as an all-natural cleaner and laundry additive, it can be used for beauty treatments and even gardening projects, and, of course, it’s an essential part of any salad dressing or marinade. Because of its diverse uses, it’s great to hear that this staple made the list of forever foods - it doesn’t spoil and can be kept indefinitely when stored in a sealed container. Be mindful of other types of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar, which may go bad after several years.

Vanilla Extract

Pure vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol - so just as your distilled spirits will keep indefinitely, so will pure vanilla extract. It’s best for the flavor to keep the bottle sealed and storing it in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. Note - imitation vanilla extract will not keep forever.