The good news: Sugar doesn’t really expire.

(Unlike some other baking ingredients, like flours!)

and info about how different types of sugar fare when you’re storing them long-term.

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(And that’s why sugar is often a key ingredient in pickling, too!)

How Can You Tell If Sugar Has Gone Bad?

Does Brown Sugar Expire?

An airtight container goes a long way toward keeping your brown sugar from getting too hard to use.

Does Confectioners' Sugar Expire?