Corn Syrup Substitute


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We all know that corn syrup is not the best thing for us…and I was so excited to find a substitute that I could use in a few of my dessert recipes that use corn syrup (like pecan pie!).  This is fairly easy to make and works great!

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Sucanat or organic sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • dash of salt

Combine all the ingredients in a large pan.  Stir and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to simmer, put a cover on, and simmer for 3 minutes.  Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage (put a candy thermometer in the pan to check).  Stir constantly while cooking.

Cool the syrup and store in a glass jar with lid at room temperature.  This should keep for a couple months.

This makes about 2 cups of syrup.

For dark corn syrup add 1/4 cup molasses to the recipe before bringing to a boil.


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  2. Can anyone tell me why honey is not the perfect substitute for corn syrup. I have to admit that I've just given up making things with corn syrup, but I've always wondered why you couldn't just substitute honey. Without a doubt I will be trying this recipe. I have a son that has horrible anger issues anytime he ingests anything with corn syrup (especially high fructose corn syrup) Thank you for posting this.
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    1. Hi Carla, You can substitute honey for corn syrup in recipes, but some recipes just don't taste the same with that honey flavor. So, I guess depending on the recipe, you could use either honey or this corn syrup substitute. Happy baking!
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  3. oh, i cannot wait to try this the next time i am making something that calls for corn syrup! was just thinking about how to create a substitute and this looks like it will be perfect. thank you!!!
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  4. I am excited about this! I avoid corn syrup but it never occured to me to find a substitute. My husband's favorite cake has corn syrup in it and I make it for him anyway but cringe! :) I am going to try this instead and see how it works! Thank you for posting. Yippee!!! Have a blessed day!
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  5. I could kiss you! I have many recipes that I thought wouldn't be made again because of this ingredient. Yay!!! I am going to try this for homemade marshmallows hopefully next week. If I actually get a blog post up I'll link to your page here. :D
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    1. Hi Hillary, I would love to hear how the homemade marshmallows turn out...sounds good! I'd love for you to post a link to your recipe if you want. Thanks!
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