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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cups 289g

Recipe makes 2 cups)

Calories 774
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 200.2g 66%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 199.8g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Homemade Corn Syrup Substitute ( Simple Syrup )

Recipe #74080 | 20 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Roosie
Oct 28, 2003

Posted by request. Times are estimates.

2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan.
  4. 4
    Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until it reaches the soft ball stage.
  5. 5
    Cool and store in a covered container at room temperature.
  6. 6
    Your syrup should keep for about 2 months.
  7. 7
    Makes about 2 cups.

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From: peanutbutterstew

On Feb 5, 2009

I bake our bread because it's miles cheaper than storebought (but believe me, it would never happen if I didn't have a standing mixer to do the kneading!) The most expensive ingredient is the honey. I decided to try this because we were out of honey — not only is this syrup a fraction of the cost, it's actually better. I didn't tell my husband anything, and he asked me what I did differently — it gave the bread a wonderful rich caramel-y flavor. I cooked this batch down a little bit too much — next batch I'll cook for less time and make pancake syrup. Thank you for this recipe!

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  • From: shellbee

    On Jan 20, 2009

    This is a definite money saver and is useful for alot of cooking. Thank you.

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  • From: Judielise

    On Apr 10, 2007

    After not buying regular corn syrup from the stores because they use high fructose corn syrup in it, I was very happy to find this recipe. I mixed this up as stated, though I too didn't know what "soft balls" were, either. I just simmered it and stirred constantly, until it thickened and turned completely clear. I let it cool and used 1 cup of it in Recipe # 47780, Homemade Pancake Syrup. It was perfect and delicious! I poured the rest in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and keep in the back of my pantry, dark and cool. Perfect! I will now make one more thing from scratch, saving money and my health. Thanks, again. Just to let you know, I got about a cup and a half out of the recipe after simmering. Well worth it!

    7 people found this review helpful

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  • From: 89240

    On Mar 14, 2004

    Great recipe. I needed corn syrup for a marshmellow recipe, and realized we didn't have any! This worked great, but I only got about 1 1/2 cups out of it.

    6 people found this review helpful

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