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Can I use sugar instead of corn syrup in a sorbet recipe? I have a recipe for lemon sorbet which calls for 3 cups sugar and 3 cups corn syrup. I've always made it this way and it's good. After reading alot lately about how awful corn syrup is I want to make it wothout any. Can I just use 6 cups of sugar? ... (Asked by suzivangogh)
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Yes corn syrup is sugar, but you may want to make a simple syrup out of it, you use sugar and water equal parts and it will get you the consistency. good luck...(Answered by Chuck P)

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how much syrup do you put in a cup of vanilla latte? i have an expresso machine and bought vanilla and caramel syrup. I already know how to make a cafe mocha, but i don't know how much syrup i should put, say a grande, in a latte. I know its usually 3-5 pumps, but how much is that in tablespoons? ... (Asked by Cam!!!)
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the amount of syrup goes by taste and the size cup you are using. I would think that 3-4 pumps would do well in a 8 ounce cup. that depends on the size of the pump. an average pump is about 1 tablespoon....(Answered by Rhapsody616)

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Can you substitute Hershey's syrup for Hershey's cocoa powder and what measurements comparisons? I ran out of hershey's cocoa powder, but I have hershey's syrup in the cupboard. ... (Asked by cfneighbor56)
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No Syrup is very sweet and coco powder is very bitter. You would have to add sugar I don't know how much. Also you have to compensate for the extra liquid. Syrup is wet and powder is dry....(Answered by Christoph)

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Can I substitute Log Cabin Syrup for Corn Syrup while making R-Candy? The title states my question, but i want to add some more details of the syrup im using. The syrup im using is called Log Cabin original syrup. In the ingredients section it says that it contains corn syrup. But it also has a bunch of other ingredients. Will it still work the same? Will it even work? ... (Asked by I LOVE 6)
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No don't bother, Coke and Pepsi also contain huge quantities of corn syrup also and will work about as well....(Answered by CramerFan)

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How do you measure out golden syrup? A recipe will specify, say, 4 tablespoons of golden syrup which is difficult to measure accurately. Is there a more accurate way of measuring or weighing golden syrup? ... (Asked by Suzanne)
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I put a quantity of golden syrup in a small jug and microwave for about 15sec then it will run into the tablespoon measuring spoon . much easier than when syrup is all in one lump....(Answered by i love my garden)

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Is Corn Syrup suppose to replace sugar? or do you add them both in cookie dough? ok, i had an old friend that made the best peanut butter cookies, they were soft, thick and chewy.and told me the secret was to add corn syrup. but he didnt tell me if he substituted the sugar, or if he added them together. So I would like to know do i suppose to add the sugar and corn syrup, or just corn syrup? if i only add corn syrup. how much do i put in the batch? the recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. so if i suppose to subsitute, then how much corn syrup do i need. ... (Asked by madinah g)
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just to let u know, the secret to chewy, moist cookies is to not over bake them, underbake them a bit and u have to melt the butter before adding it in to the cookie mixture...very important!!! here is a super recipe that i just adore! i promise it will be even better than the other one! 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Combine ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Let cool. Recipe doesn't make very many, so ...(Answered by mangoluvva)

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How much chocolate syrup should I use? I want to make chocolate eggnog, is this ok to use syrup or is it better to get chocolate milk? ... (Asked by Gabi)
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use 1/8 cup choc syrup to 1 quart eggnog...(Answered by Da_Bears70)

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Can light corn syrup be replaced with a different kind? I have a recipe that calls for about 3tsps of light corn syrup, but I don't really want to go out and buy it just for that. What could be used as a replacement? I have vegetable oil, olive oil, and canola oil. Would any of those do? ... (Asked by Ellie)
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Nope - oils aren't replacements for corn syrup. 1 c sugar + 1/4 c water - boiled until the sugar is dissolved and thickens a little would be the only replacement I can think of. Naturally you don't need that much so cut it down to 1/2 c sugar + 1/8 c water. You could go a little lower by 1/4 c sugar + 1 1/2 T water - for that quantity, zap it in the microwave, giving it a stir as it boils. Make sure you are using a microwave safe bowl because it will ...(Answered by Rli R)

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Can you buy Flavoured syrup at the grocery store? I am planning on making Italian Cream Soda, and it says that you need flavoured syrup. Where can I get it? ... (Asked by Chanel Lover)
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The most popular, Torani Italian Flavored Syrups are available at well stocked larger supermarkets, I notice it in the coffee aisle there......Enjoy!!! You won't believe how many flavors they have floating around there....... Christopher...(Answered by Christopher K)

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When baking cookies, what can you use in place of light corn syrup? This recipe calls for 1/2 cup light corn syrup for 3 dozen cookies. But we've only got dark corn syrup. Is there anything I can use as a substitute for light corn syrup? And if not, is it possible to just leave the corn syrup out and instead adjust the time or oven temperature so the consistency of the cookies doesn't get all messed up? ... (Asked by Sofia)
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LIGHT CORN SYRUP SUBSTITUTE 2 c. white sugar 3/4 c. water 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar Dash of salt Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir often. Cool syrup and store in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for about 2 months. Makes almost 2 cups....(Answered by VIC)

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