Light corn syrup
A clear, mild-flavored liquid sweetener used mainly to prevent sugar crystallization in candy, caramel, and frosting — not the same as dark corn syrup, which has a deeper molasses flavor.
Used for
- candy-making
- caramel
- pecan pie
- frostings
In the kitchen
- stir in during the sugar-cooking stage to prevent crystallization
- measure in a greased cup — it slides out easier
- don't swap for dark corn syrup unless a recipe says either works
Picking it at the store
- Golden syrup is the closest substitute if you can't find corn syrup, though it has a slightly different flavor
- Light and dark corn syrup aren't interchangeable in delicate candy work — dark has a stronger molasses taste
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