Substitute for honey

1 cup of honey can be replaced with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water or 1 cup maple syrup.

Scale the substitute for honey

Enter the amount your recipe needs and the substitute updates.

Amount the recipe needs

You need	Sugar + water	Maple syrup
1/4 cup honey	0.3 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp water	1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey	5/8 cup granulated sugar + 2 tbsp water	1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup honey	1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water	1 cup maple syrup
2 cups honey	2 1/2 cups granulated sugar + 1/2 cup water	2 cups maple syrup

Dissolve the sugar in the water over low heat if using the first option.

Honey browns quickly, so watch the oven.

What can I use instead of honey?

1 cup of honey can be replaced with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 1/4 cup water or 1 cup maple syrup.

How much substitute do I need for 2 cups of honey?

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar + 1/2 cup water or 2 cups maple syrup.

Will the result change?

Honey browns quickly, so watch the oven.