Sugar and sweeteners
Substitutes for honey
Honey is sweeter than sugar, keeps bakes moist and browns quickly.
Safety: Don't give honey, even baked into food, to babies under 1 year old.
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Maple syrup
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Thinner, with a maple flavor; a little less sweet.
- Best in
- Dressings, glazes, granola, baking.
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Agave syrup
- How much
- A little less (about ¾ the amount)
- What changes
- Sweeter and very neutral; thinner.
- Best in
- Drinks, dressings, baking.
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Light corn syrup or golden syrup
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Less sweet and neutral (golden syrup tastes buttery). Good when honey is a binder.
- Best in
- Granola bars, glazes.
Simmerbee recipes with honey (22)
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
- Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots
- Honey Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread
- Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Peanut Butter Apple Nachos
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Mustard Dip
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Sheet-Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Sheet-Pan Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Vegetables
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Sweet Honey Cornbread with Honey Butter
- Three-Strand Braided Challah
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More sugar and sweeteners swaps
Ingredient guide: Honey: pick, store and measure