Homemade Agave Nectar Substitute
Now, let's learn how to make an agave nectar substitute using common ingredients and tools in your kitchen.
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 695kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan or small cooking pot
- fine-mesh sieve
- Whisk
- Small glass jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut sugar
- 1⅓ cups water
Instructions
- Place the coconut sugar and water in your saucepan or pot.
- Allow to simmer over low heat while constantly stirring with a wire whisk and making sure the mixture doesn't bubble and boil.
- Once the coconut sugar is completely dissolved, which takes around three to four minutes, remove the pan from the heat.
- Place your fine-mesh sieve over your glass container, and then pour the mixture over a sieve to strain out any undissolved sugar.
- Allow your coconut syrup to cool before using it in your recipes.
- Seal the jar tightly and store it in your refrigerator.
Notes
- This homemade agave nectar substitute has three to four weeks of shelf life. However, once it turns cloudy, it means you can no longer use it.
- You can replace the coconut sugar with white sugar or brown sugar if you don't need syrup that's low in sugar and glycemic index and vegan. Using table sugar might require more cooking time, around five to six minutes.
- You can also replace the coconut sugar with stevia powder if you need a sugar- and calorie-free substitute for agave nectar. But reduce the amount to 1.5 cups and lower the cooking time to around two to three minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 186g | Sodium: 429mg | Sugar: 139g | Calcium: 6mg