How to Make Your Own Corn Syrup

Learn how to cook your own corn syrup.

Always stuck with a half-empty jar of corn syrup that you never use? Next time, forgo the bottle and make your own corn syrup. You can make just as much as you need, and it will be fresh and tasty, rather than stale from sitting on the pantry shelf.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• Pot for boiling

Make Corn Syrup From Scratch

1. Mix the ingredients in a heavy pot.

2. Bring the mixture to a slow boil.

3. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

4. Let the mixture simmer over low heat until the mixture gets thick and syrupy. Corn syrup should simmer for about 3 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you use a big enough pot.

• This is a very simplified version of corn syrup substitute. Avoid boiling the sugar over as it will be very messy.

References

• Food.com: Homemade Corn Syrup Substitute ( Simple Syrup )

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish