In many countries the brand Karo light corn syrup is not available. Yet many recipes call for it. So here is an easy substitue recipe that will work a gem.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (16oz/450g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (6floz/170ml) water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Tis will help to stop the sugar from crystalising
• This will help to stabalise the mixture
• a pinch of salt

  Instructions:

• In a heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, add the sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt.
• Once the sugar has disolved, turn down the heat and let the syrup simmer steadily until it reduces significantly and becomes a thick syrup that drips off your spatula slowly.
• This will take approximatley 15 to 20 minutes.
  • To test if it's ready try by putting a drop on a cold plate and placing it back in the fridge for 10 minutes. If it is really thick once it's cold then it is ready.
• Remove from the heat and put the pot in a bowl of cold water to cool it down quickly.
• Once the syrup cools down completely use as directed in your recipe.
  • You will get roughly 1 1/3 cups (14oz/398g) of corn syrup substitute.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 months.