Practical ingredient guide
Light corn syrup
A pale thick syrup of corn-derived sugars that helps limit crystallisation in caramel.
Baking
All year round
Home-style
What it offers and why to use it
A pale thick syrup of corn-derived sugars that helps limit crystallisation in caramel.
Flavour profile
A pale thick syrup of corn-derived sugars that helps limit crystallisation in caramel.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose pale light corn syrup; light describes its colour, not reduced calories. Do not confuse with maple syrup.
Store
Keep tightly closed in a dry place as labelled and avoid introducing wet utensils.
Prepare
Mix with sugar and water for pralines and caramel; its sweetness and moisture affect texture.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Almonds, hazelnuts, caramel and chocolate.
How to substitute it
Substitutions may change the recipe sweetness, moisture and texture.
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