Corn Syrup
A versatile liquid sweetener for baking and candy making
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Store tightly sealed at room temperature. Does not require refrigeration. Can crystallize if exposed to air or cold temperatures.
Nutrition
Very high in simple carbohydrates with minimal nutritional value beyond calories
Cooking Tips
Grease measuring cups or spoons with oil before measuring corn syrup for easy release
Corn syrup prevents sugar crystallization in candies, frostings, and caramel
Dark corn syrup can substitute for light in most recipes, but will add molasses flavor
Warm the bottle in hot water if corn syrup has thickened or crystallized
Common Mistakes
Confusing corn syrup with high-fructose corn syrup—they are different products with different sweetness levels
Substituting corn syrup 1:1 with honey or maple syrup without adjusting liquid ratios
Storing in the refrigerator, which can cause unwanted crystallization
Aliases
- Corn Syrupsplural
/corn-syrups - Golden Corn Syrupalternate
/golden-corn-syrup - White Corn Syrupalternate
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