Can I substitute honey for corn syrup?
On One Hand: Honey Has a Similar Consistency as Corn SyrupHoney is similar to corn syrup in texture, so it is often recommended as a replacement by such cooking resources as The Cook’s Thesaurus and Joy of Baking. However, honey may crystallize at room temperature, whereas corn syrup won’t. A test run is advisable.On the Other: Honey Has More Flavor Than Corn SyrupHoney is sweeter and more flavorful than corn syrup. To deal with this difference, try substituting less honey and add more of the wet ingredients to make up the difference.Bottom LineIt is fine to substitute honey for corn syrup. Not only does honey have many more nutrients and trace minerals than processed corn syrup, but you may actually prefer honey’s flavor. Any substitution may take experimentation to get it perfectly right; but cooking resources recommend a simple one to one substitution, so try that first.
