Golden Syrup vs Corn syrup
A side-by-side guide to substituting Corn syrup for Golden Syrup (or vice versa).
Use 0.9 cup of Corn syrup for every 1 cup of Golden Syrup.
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Corn syrup
Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Use 0.9 cup; richer, deeper colour with more molasses notes than golden syrup. Creates darker results; use in baking where depth is acceptable.
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Use 0.9 cup; richer, deeper colour with more molasses notes than golden syrup. Creates darker results; use in baking where depth is acceptable. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Use 0.9 cup; richer, deeper colour with more molasses notes than golden syrup. Creates darker results; use in baking where depth is acceptable. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
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Corn syrup is one of the options SubSwap lists for Golden Syrup. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Golden Syrup substitutes.
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