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Shelf life refers to how long a product can sit on the shelf and still be considered fresh. There is a public misconception about what it means to be “fresh” and “day old.” Every product has its own shelf life and every recipe is different, so you’ll need to do some testing.

As a general rule, long shelf-life items are granolas, biscotti, fruitcakes, most candies, and preserved or canned fruits and vegetables. Many people make long shelf-life items and stockpile their wares until the selling season arrives.

Short shelf-life items include breakfast pastries, fresh fruit pies, and recipes that state, “best eaten when warm.”