UK alternative to corn syrup?

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I've noticed that often when using recipes from the US that corn syrup is called for, and I was wondering what the best alternative to it would be to get in the UK?

I've heard some people saying that golden syrup is comparable, but when using it in cooking (particularly baking) it always seems to give a sticky / stodgy texture that I don't think is meant to be there?

Any ideas?

Carmi · Accepted Answer

As far as I understand the basic chemistry, golden syrup should do well for you.

A different option is to dissolve a lot of sugar in some hot water and then to slowly reduce it to the right consistency, which should be more or less identical to corn syrup.

user24029 · Answer

Liquid glucose will work well I use this in a lot of my own recipes when I need to you can buy in chemists and supermarkets.

Vera Maria Mcdowell · Answer

I did attempt too make hard blue candy for a "Disney Frozen" birthday cake with golden syrup.
Now I know why they say "use corn syrup" - as the golden syrup affects the color of the candy. While the color was wrong the candy came out really nice.

Manya · Answer

1.25c (296ml) sugar dissolved in 0.25c (59ml) hot water is equivalent to Light Corn Syrup.

Abbi smith · Answer

Golden syrup should work just fine as it has a similar texture.

soapfish · Answer

I made modelling chocolate by substituting corn syrup with honey and it was great!

85g honey (I used a bark honey, which isn't as sweet as flower honey)
225g chocolate (I was using white chocolate)

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