How to Substitute Agave for Sugar
Agave nectar, or syrup, is a sweetener derived from the agave plant, the same succulent that is made into tequila. Because of its light taste, agave can be substituted for sugar in a recipe, when honey or maple syrup would significantly change the flavor. Agave does not contain chemicals added by processing and is considered a natural sweetener. Agave is sweeter than sugar, so you'll need to take that into consideration when substituting one for the other. Does this Spark an idea?
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Substitute 2/3 to 3/4 cup agave for one cup sugar. You may need to experiment with some recipes to determine the amount of agave you need. If you prefer natural foods, you may have discovered that many recipes call for more sugar than is necessary, to provide a delicious sweet taste, You might only need 1/2 cup of agave as a substitute when a recipe calls for one cup of sugar.
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Reduce the amount of other liquids in the recipe, because you're replacing a dry ingredient (sugar) with a liquid (agave syrup). Decrease the total amount of the original liquids by 1/4 cup, or 1/3 cup if the mixture is still too wet. Again, you might need to experiment to determine the best amount.
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Reduce the baking temperature by 25 degrees, because agave burns more easily than sugar. This will increase your cooking time, so you'll need to keep an eye on your creation, to judge when it's done.
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