Karo dark corn syrup has a rich, robust flavor that is suitable for pecan pie. It even comes with a prescription on the label. It can also be brushed over hams and other meats to glaze while cooking. Karo dark corn syrup can be used interchangeably with Karo light corn syrup.
Corn syrup is widely used in American recipes - in fact, it's hard to bake a classic American cake or pie without a bottle of corn syrup in the cupboard. Corn syrup cannot be used interchangeably with sugars, as they have different properties - if a recipe suggests corn syrup, it is best to use it.
Corn syrup helps control sugar crystallization in candy, prevents the formation of ice crystals in frozen desserts, improves the taste of fresh fruit in jams and preserves, makes the taste sweet and thicker. When baking, the corn syrup retains moisture and stays fresh longer. The syrup can also be used to sweeten drinks, or as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
Ingredients: Corn syrup, beet syrup, caramel flavor, salt, sodium benzoate, caramel coloring.