----pecan Pie----?

Question

What would you use light or Dark corn syrup and why.

Answer 1

dark cause it has a deeper flavor

Answer 2

It is generally considered that light and dark can be interchanged. However, you should note the following:
1. Light has vanilla and salt added to the solution
2. Dark has a type of molasses or refiners sugar added, caramel flavor and color, sodium benzoate which is a preservative, and salt.

The dark will add more flavor, but the pie will also be very dark looking and not light in color. Some people, including my self, like a pecan pie that is amber and almost translucent in appearance instead of a dark pie where you cannot really make out the pecans and the texture of the pie.

Hope this helps. Good luck and happy baking.

Answer 3

I always use dark in my pecan pie. It add color, flavor and certainly taste to the pie.Also most recipes call for dark syrup.
good eating.

Answer 4

Karo syrup recipe calls for light - probably just a matter of taste. Can't imagine you could go very wrong either way.

Answer 5

I have found that half of each makes the best pie and gives a nicer texture. YUM.

Answer 6

Definately dark....for a richer flavor.

Answer 7

you use light corn syrup-cuz that is what my mom's receipe calls for

Answer 8

dark & I use burbon check Paula's home cooking @ the food network.com I made hers for my hubbys birthday