How to make light corn syrup?

Add water to the pan of sugar. Depending on how thick you'd like your sweetener, add more or less. For a thin syrup use 3 parts water to 1 part sugar, for a thick syrup use 1 part water to 1 part sugar. Clip your candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Place the saucepan over a medium-high burner. read more

Corn syrup doesn't add flavor to a recipe -- just sweetness -- so sugar is definitely the best substitute, in terms of flavor match. But, unlike corn syrup, it's crystallize at high temps, so it's not a good choice for candy recipes that you have to take past the soft ball stage (235 degrees). It is, however, tops for pies (like pecan). read more

Make and share this Homemade Corn Syrup Substitute ( Simple Syrup ) recipe from Genius Kitchen. read more