How to Make Corn Syrup

This is a simple and easy recipe for corn syrup that anyone can make.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
• pinch of salt
• sauce pan with lid

1. In a saucepan combine all ingredients over medium heat; bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer.

2. Put the lid on the pan and cook 3 minutes

3. uncover and cook, stirring often. To test drop a little in a glass of cold water, if it drops to bottom of water then it is ready.

4. Cool the syrup and store at room temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• Store for up to 2 months.

[islandmomof3]

on 10/6/2009 I believe the ingredients listed here are not the correct proportions. I tried the recipe and it came out too thin.

I think the correct ratios should be:
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
pinch of salt