cakewhole Nov 21, 2009 09:40 AM I'm making a maple pecan tart (Bon Appetit Nov 2007) that calls for 1/2 c. maple syrup and 1/2 c. dark corn syrup. I am thinking... I'm making a maple pecan tart (Bon Appetit Nov 2007) that calls for 1/2 c. maple syrup and 1/2 c. dark corn syrup. I am thinking of using LIGHT corn syrup instead becuase that's what I have on hand. Two questions: 1) Flavorwise do you think substituing light for dark corn syrup will radically alter the flavor, and (a related question): 2) The main flavor of the tart is supposed to be maple, yet some reviewers of the recipe commented that they thought the maple flavor was too subtle or nearly undetectable.
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Frozen food, after a certain time period, will not taste as good as it used to, but may still be safe to eat (assuming it was properly frozen while fresh, and stayed frozen the entire time). Therefore, the guidelines above are merely that, guidelines and estimates of time periods when the food will taste its best. Further, these estimates apply to food frozen normally. If, for instance, it is frozen using a FoodSaver vacuum sealer this will typically increase how long the food will stay good frozen. If an item is frozen and then thawed it should not be re-frozen thereafter, since this can make it unsafe to eat. You can learn more about food safety with my article with 5 food storage safety tips, plus visit FoodSafety.gov.