I was planning on cooking some holiday delights and was hoping to avoid using corn syrup as I have been reading that it is not good for you. I thought maybe maple syrup would be a healthier choice, but didn't know if that was true or not; or whether I could even use it as a subsitute. Thanks for your help!
2006-12-19 05:55:52 · 12 answers · asked by marisue 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
LIGHT CORN SYRUP SUBSTITUTE
2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Dash of salt
Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir often.
Cool syrup and store in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for about 2 months. Makes almost 2 cups.
Or you could simply substitute it with golden syrup (Substitute measure for measure) OR honey (This is sweeter than corn syrup, but substitute it measure for measure.) OR molasses (Substitute measure for measure.)
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2006-12-19 06:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a huge difference and you will not get any where near the results that you would with corn syrup. They are definitely NOT interchangeable.
Corn syrup is basically liquid sugar. If you are baking, etc...besides the fact that it is Christmas, it is not the time to be trying to do healthy. Might as well skip the cookies and candy if that is a problem for your family. Just try to practice moderation
By the way, most of the Maple syrup you buy in the store is really nothing more than pure sugar with some maple flavoring added, anyway.
2006-12-19 14:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got me to thinking, then doing a little research on making this substitution, any why.
As to your question on whether you can use Maple Syrup as a sub for corn syrup, the answer is a definite YES.
If you are interested in some of the reasons you might want to do that, check out what these people have to say:
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=244941
Happy Holiday cooking..
2006-12-19 14:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Chef Bob 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe maple syrup may have a much higher water content than plain corn syrup, hence, your results would be very different. On another note, don't confuse old fashion corn syrup with high fructose corn syrup which is added to commercially produce sodas, jams, etc.
2006-12-19 14:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Tim W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maple syrup may not be refined to the point that corn syrup is. That is, there may be a higher percentage of water-to-sugar that could affect some of your recipes.
As for the health benefits... Sugar is, well,...sugar! Corn syrup is no worse or better than cane or beet sugar or glucose, or sucrose in any other form.
The "bad" comes into play with quantity of sugar, not the origin.
Best wishes!
2006-12-19 14:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by HeldmyW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend that. Just compare the texture of corn syrup and maple syrup and they both taste VERY different. If you have enough ingredients, why not try it but if you have a limited supply, better not.
Try golden syrup, honey or molasses instead.
2006-12-19 14:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maple syrup is not a healthier choice...also it will mess up the reciepe with the maple flavor...
2006-12-19 13:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by Suzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maple syrup doesn't have the same consistency as white syrup, so I would only use maple in an emergency.
2006-12-19 14:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not substitutes. It has to do w/ the chemical make-up of them... they are different. Just go buy some Karo corn syrup.
2006-12-19 14:05:45 · answer #9 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could if it was to flavor something but not for anything else
2006-12-19 14:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋