A sugar free Keto Corn Syrup is used as a stabilizer in low carb recipes like ice creams, cakes, pies, and a variety of other desserts. Use this recipe for my Low Carb Sugar Free Strawberry Ice Cream Popsicles.
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Why use Keto Corn Syrup in recipes?
We use keto corn syrup to inhibit the formation of larger sugar crystals. It's also great for making pancake syrup, gummies, or caramel.
It often can be used to replace high fructose corn syrup in recipes. It can be made with light corn syrup like this recipe or darker by simmering over medium heat and or using brown erythritol. It also has zero net carbs per tablespoon.
Ingredients used
- Hot Water: no need to simmer in a pot, simply use hot water to make this quick keto corn syrup recipe.
- Sweetener: we used erythritol granulated sweetener for this recipe but allulose would work better as it does tend to dissolve better than erythritol.
- Xanthan Gum: acts as a stabilizer and a thickener to give this recipe that syrupy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: adding some vanilla flavor to this recipe.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Steps by step instructions
How to make keto corn syrup?
STEP 1: boil water in a kettle and add it to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the sweetener and whisk until dissolved.
STEP 2: whisk in the teaspoon of vanilla extract and then slowly sprinkle in the xanthan gum a little bit at a time. Continue to whisk while adding the xanthan gum.
STEP 3: strain the corn syrup keto into a jar and use it as needed.
Recipe tips
This keto friendly corn syrup substitute is a quick and easy way to create an alternative when a recipe asks for corn syrup. Especially in pecan pies or butter tarts which I plan to update my recipes with this corn syrup.
Tips: sprinkle in the xanthan gum a little at a time while whisking to avoid any clumps. Use a strainer in the last step to remove any xantham gum that became clumpy.
- Storage: the sugar free corn syrup is best used right away as it may crystalize again depending on the sweetener used. I stored mine in the fridge and used it within 4 days.
Frequently asked questions
The only other alternative I can think of is using a sugar free maple syrup. I have used Lakanto Maple Syrup I purchased on Amazon.
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Keto Corn Syrup
Instructional Recipe Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot water
- ¾ cup sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- add hot water to a large bowl and mix in the sweetener with a whisk until dissolved.
- whisk in the vanilla extract and then slowly add the xanthan gum while continuing to whisk.
- strain the keto corn syrup into a jar and use as needed. (Don't forget to watch the video before making this recipe)
Notes
- the keto corn syrup is best used right away as it may crystalize again depending on the sweetener used. I stored mine in the fridge and used it within 4 days.
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Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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Curtis says
This works well and is a reasonably good keto substitute.
Thank you for this recipe.
Important note: I found a tip when making a honey substitute that if you add the Xanthan Gum when the temperature has cooled to 45ºC-62ºC/ 113ºF-143ºF, it dissolves without clumping, fully hydrates during blending with a hand blender, and effectively stabilizes the mixture without the need for straining.
Beth says
I want to make a habanero infused syrup and wanted to know how I could use this?
Jay Tuggle says
can this be used in peanut brittle??? along with another granulated sugar sub to make sugar free peanut brittle?? or will it break down?? Thank you!!
Oscar Chimenti says
I have never tried it but I don't think it would work quite the same.