Rubber molds work best for maple syrup candy, but lightly greased metal and wood molds also work well. Even small disposable aluminum foil pans, lightly greased, can be used.

Yup, that's right, maple syrup can grow mold -- and it's devastating. So, how long can you expect your syrup to last? A bottle of maple syrup will last for around 12 months.

"If you leave opened maple syrup out on the counter for a few weeks, it'll form mold." While it's not a harmful mold, it's probably not something you want to consume.

Opened organic maple syrup, when refrigerated, only lasts six months to a year before it grows moldy. On the other hand, when maple syrup is not stored properly, mold will grow a lot quicker.

Pour the pure maple syrup into a small pot over medium heat. Attach a candy thermometer and heat it until it reaches ...

Unlike honey, maple syrup can grow mold, so once you open a container you should put it in the refrigerator, where it will last six months to a year.

After you open maple syrup, however, you’ll want to pop it into the fridge — it can be susceptible to mold growth, says Ben’s Maple Syrup, a New England-based maple company.