Karo Syrup (corn syrup/jarabe de maiz)

[tod]

This will be my first Christmas in Buenos Aires and I was looking forward to making some treats that my mom makes this time of year in the states. Since I want to make homemade caramels, marshmallows and sugared fruits, a vital ingredient is corn syrup.

I have checked Carrefour, Dieteticas shops and the baking aisle at Jumbo, but haven't found any yet. Has anyone seen corn syrup in Buenos Aires or know of a good local substitute besides honey?

Thanks,
Tracey

 

[EvergreenGal]

I have used honey, make sure it's pale in color, so you know it's a mild honey. and it works just fine...better for you than karo syrup too


LIGHT CORN SYRUP SUBSTITUTE
2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Dash of salt
Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides of the pan. Uncover and cook until it reaches soft ball stage. Stir often.
Cool syrup and store in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for about 2 months. Makes almost 2 cups


****HAVE NOT TRIED THIS BUT IT'S WORTH A TRY AND MAKES SENSE....BEST OF LUCK!

 

[nikad]

You should get corn syrup no problem at most supermarkets, look for " kero " in the jams/preserves aisle, or where they put sweeteners, etc.

 

[Napoleon]

You should get corn syrup no problem at most supermarkets, look for " kero " in the jams/preserves aisle, or where they put sweeteners, etc.

Yep, it's absolutely spelled "KERO".

I used some for a pecan pie I made over Thanksgiving and I bought it at the JUMBO near Chacarita. (subte B: Tronador VA. Ortuzar) It is right there as you get out of the subte. But I'm betting that the other Jumbo's would have it as well.

 

[nikad]

They sometimes put it close to honey too

 

[ElQueso]

I bought some Kero syrup in Jumbo in Pilar, I know I've seen it in the Jumbo in Palermo and probably even in Carrefour.

But the stuff I've found is a brownish, honey-colored syrup. I'm used to seeing kero syrup as clear. Does anyone know how this version affects cooking? Can it be used just like the clear stuff I'm used to?

 

[Napoleon]

But the stuff I've found is a brownish, honey-colored syrup. I'm used to seeing kero syrup as clear.

Definitely not light corn syrup. It's looks like it's ready to be mixed with a touch of maple syrup and then poured on pancakes. It is by no means "light corn syrup".

Nap