How to Substitute for Sugar in a Recipe

There are many things that can be substituted for white granulated sugar in a recipe. Does this Spark an idea?

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Honey
Fruit
Maple syrup

Instructions

- 1
  
  Honey is sweeter than sugar, so you will need to use less honey than regular white granulated sugar. Use 2/3 cup of honey for every 1 cup of sugar.
- 2
  
  Maple syrup can be substituted for granulated sugar in some recipes, and should be used as 2/3 cup maple syrup for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- 3
  
  Fresh fruit can be pureed in a blender and substituted for half of the white sugar in recipe. Applesauce can also be used

Tips & Warnings

When using honey or maple syrup, decrease the liquid in the recipe to correspond to the extra liquid provided by the honey or maple syrup
Do not give honey to young babies and small children

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Comments

apalmer Mar 06, 2009
Great idea! 5*
ebnickiea Sep 05, 2008
wow-never would have thought of the fresh fruit-thanks!
HowardBThiname Aug 19, 2008
Really good information in this article, thanks for sharing.
ACGaughen Aug 16, 2008
OOOh honey sounds delicious as a substitute! Sounds like it would give tons of flavor!
GreenMomma Aug 06, 2008
I love fruit substitutions! Organic agave syrup is a great substitution for honey and its perfectly safe for babies and tykes. 5*

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