Recipes from Scratch
Light Corn Syrup Substitute
Yield: almost 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir often.
- Cool syrup and store in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for about 2 months.