We recommend reducing the oven temperature by 25☏ and increase baking time a few minutes. Since the properties of agave nectar are different from granulated sugar, some baked items may brown quicker. When adding agave to traditional baking recipes, first whip softened butter, then pour the agave in and mix. Also, if the recipe is being sweetened by other ingredients, such as chocolate chips, you may want to use slightly less agave for those recipes. Make sure any solid ingredients, like butter, are softened and that the agave nectar is at room temperature. If there are no added liquids in the recipe, you can increase flour by 1/4 to 1/3 cup to absorb the extra liquid added by the agave nectar. 2/3 cup Amber Agave Nectar is the same as 1 cup Brown Sugar reduce other liquids by 1/4 cup.2/3 cup Light Agave Nectar is the same as 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce other liquids by 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup.We recommend following the agave recipe conversions below: How do I substitute agave nectar for the sugar in my recipe?Īgave nectar is a liquid sweetener and will sweeten baked goods just like sugar, but it does not have all the properties of sugar. You will see the best results in baked goods with a denser texture, such as brownies, muffins, heavier cakes and bar cookies. Since agave nectar is a liquid, it will incorporate easily into favorite desserts. Yes, the sweetness of either Florida Crystals® Organic Light Agave Nectar or Amber lends itself perfectly for baking and cooking recipes. Similar to caramelizing sugar, when you first melt sugar it is clear, but as it caramelizes it becomes darker and thicker. Amber Agave is processed a little longer to get the darker color and richer flavor.
Light Agave is heated less, resulting in a sweetener that does not add any flavor to your recipes. Taste and consistency Amber Agave has a richer flavor and has a slightly thicker consistency.
What is the difference between the Light Agave and the Amber Agave? What is Organic Blue Agave Nectar?Īgave nectar is a delicious liquid sweetener that is made from the core of the Blue Agave plant.įlorida Crystals® Organic Blue Agave Nectar is made from the organically grown Agave azul or Blue Agave - a species that is known to produce the best quality agave nectar for sweetening.
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