Can I substitute Honey for Corn Syrup?

In baking, yes. In candy making, NO. Honey contains particulates that can trigger crystallization, whereas corn syrup is designed to prevent it.

Corn syrup (Light)

Corn syrup is an 'invert sugar' crucial for preventing crystallization in candies and frostings. It is clear and incredibly viscous. A dosing error here affects chemistry, not just taste: too little syrup, and your caramel may grain and seize. The scale is your tool for chemical precision.

What is Corn syrup (Light)?

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Ingredient

US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Density source:USDA SR Legacy

Corn syrup (Light) — mL → g

mL	g
10	14
25	36
50	72
75	108
100	144
125	180
150	216
200	288
250	360
500	721
750	1081
1000	1441

Corn syrup (Light) — Cup → g

Cups	g
1/8 cup	43
1/4 cup	85
1/3 cup	114
1/2 cup	170
2/3 cup	227
3/4 cup	256
1 cup	341
1 1/2 cups	511
2 cups	682

Corn syrup (Light) — Tbsp → g

Tbsp	g
1	21
2	43
3	64
4	85
5	107
6	128
7	149
8	171
9	192
10	213
11	234
12	256
13	277
14	298
15	320
20	426
25	533
30	639

Corn syrup (Light) — g → Cups

g	Cups
50	0.1
100	0.3
150	0.4
200	0.6
250	0.7
300	0.9
350	1.0
400	1.2
450	1.3
500	1.5
600	1.8
700	2.1
800	2.3
900	2.6
1000	2.9

Corn syrup (Light) — Tsp → g

Tsp	g
1	7
2	14
3	21
4	28
5	36
6	43
7	50
8	57
9	64
10	71
11	78
12	85
13	92
14	99
15	107
20	142
25	178
30	213

Corn syrup (Light) — oz → g

oz	g
1	28
2	57
3	85
4	113
5	142
8	227
10	283
12	340
15	425
20	567
25	709
30	850
40	1134
50	1417

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FAQ

Can I substitute Honey for Corn Syrup?: In baking, yes. In candy making, NO. Honey contains particulates that can trigger crystallization, whereas corn syrup is designed to prevent it.

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido | Updated August 31, 2026

Tbsp	g
1	21
2	43
3	64
4	85
5	107
6	128
7	149
8	171
9	192
10	213
11	234
12	256
13	277
14	298
15	320
20	426
25	533
30	639

Tsp	g
1	7
2	14
3	21
4	28
5	36
6	43
7	50
8	57
9	64
10	71
11	78
12	85
13	92
14	99
15	107
20	142
25	178
30	213

Tbsp	g
1	21
2	43
3	64
4	85
5	107
6	128
7	149
8	171
9	192
10	213
11	234
12	256
13	277
14	298
15	320
20	426
25	533
30	639

Tsp	g
1	7
2	14
3	21
4	28
5	36
6	43
7	50
8	57
9	64
10	71
11	78
12	85
13	92
14	99
15	107
20	142
25	178
30	213