Substitute for corn syrup

1 cup of corn syrup can be replaced with 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water.

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Amount the recipe needs

You need	Sugar + water
1/4 cup corn syrup	1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp water
1/2 cup corn syrup	1/2 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp water
1 cup corn syrup	1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water
2 cups corn syrup	2 cups granulated sugar + 1/2 cup water

Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, then cool.

Suited to baking and sauces, but not to candy making, where corn syrup prevents crystals.

What can I use instead of corn syrup?

1 cup of corn syrup can be replaced with 1 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water.

How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of corn syrup?

2 cups granulated sugar + 1/2 cup water.

Will the result change?

Suited to baking and sauces, but not to candy making, where corn syrup prevents crystals.