Substitution for light corn syrup? Making a caramel with 2c gran sugar and I'm 1/4 cup short of the 1/2c light corn syrup I need. Should I just reduce the amount of sugar? Recipe also has cream and butter. Thanks



TheWimpyVegetarian November 28, 2010
The corn syrup adds sweetness, shine, and flow characteristics to the caramel, so i'd use the 1/4 cup you have and make up the difference with honey.
pierino November 28, 2010
It sounds like you don't want to run to the store, so you could make a "simple syrup" which is equal parts sugar and water. Or substitute honey if you have that, but maybe not a full quarter cup.
Savorykitchen November 28, 2010
I make a caramel with honey and/or Lyle's Golden Syrup. I would try either one as a sub for the corn syrup.
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