corn syrup
noun
: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch
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In a small heavy saucepan, bring corn syrup, sugar, and cream to a boil over medium, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Pecan pie filling usually consists of a combination of sugar, butter, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, give or take a couple of ingredients.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
Known for its gooey filling made with brown sugar, corn syrup, and a layer of crunchy pecans, this pie is both sweet and nutty.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Whisk in eggs, corn syrup, reserved bourbon, and butter until well combined.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Pecan pie filling usually consists of a combination of sugar, butter, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, give or take a couple of ingredients.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
Known for its gooey filling made with brown sugar, corn syrup, and a layer of crunchy pecans, this pie is both sweet and nutty.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Whisk in eggs, corn syrup, reserved bourbon, and butter until well combined.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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