Monday, July 4, 2011

Light Sugar Syrup (a corn syrup substitute)

Light Sugar Syrup

~This recipe makes a great substitute for corn syrup in all of your recipes (even hard candy recipes!).  It is great for families with corn allergies.


You need:

2 C. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar (opt.)
 a pinch of salt
3/4 C. water
1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan


2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Once it is boiling, quit stirring and attach candy thermometer.
3. Boil until temperature reaches 230 degrees.
4. Remove from heat and store in jar.


~For a darker corn syrup substitute, use light or dark brown sugar.