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Sugars & SweetenersThick glucose syrup used in candies, frostings, pies, sauces, and chewy baked goods.
Properties
Density Index
1.32 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
312g
Texture
Liquid
Category
Sugar
Top Substitute
Honey
Use 1:1
Sweeter and more flavorful. Works in many baked goods but changes candy behavior.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 78.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 103 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 156 grams |
| 1 cups | 312 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 468 grams |
| 2 cups | 624 grams |
| 3 cups | 936 grams |
| 4 cups | 1248 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 1.32 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Corn Syrup equals 312 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Corn Syrup
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Substitutions for Corn Syrup
Honey
moderate1:1
Sweeter and more flavorful. Works in many baked goods but changes candy behavior.
Honey has different sugars and acidity, so it browns and crystallizes differently.
Maple Syrup
moderate1:1 for baking, not candy
Thinner and strongly flavored. Avoid as a direct swap in precise candy recipes.
Maple syrup has more water and sucrose, which changes set and texture.
Storage Tips
Store tightly sealed at room temperature. Warm slightly if it pours slowly.
Baking Science
Corn syrup interferes with sugar crystallization and adds gloss, chew, and moisture. Its high viscosity makes scraping the measuring cup important.
Recipe Context
For cookies: sugar ratio drives spread and caramelization.
For cakes: sugar level affects tenderness and moisture retention.
For frostings: weight gives repeatable texture batch to batch.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Packed vs unpacked sugar measurements are not interchangeable.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup corn syrup = 312g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 287g-337g per cup (8% band).
Why this happens: granule size, packing, and moisture level shift how much sugar fits in a cup.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of corn syrup?
1 cup of corn syrup weighs 312 grams.
What can I substitute for corn syrup?
Honey (1:1), Maple Syrup (1:1 for baking, not candy)