Do I use pure glucose or sugar syrup for making a caramel filling for a cookie?
I am trying to perfect my Dutch syrup waffles (stroopwafels). The cookies (waffles are perfect but the caramel filling is giving me problems. I tried making the caramel filling from sugar, sugar syrup, corn syrup, and pure glucose but all of these make the cookies sloppy after a day. What is the best sugar for making the caramel filling? What is it what I do wrong?
Best Answer
It is possible that your syrup is not cooked down far enough, and the moisture content is softening the waffle cookies. It helps to batch-make syrups, using extended cooking times to ensure a thicker, less moist syrup, and just store what you don't use for next time (saves time and effort). You can also use gums or starches to provide extra thickening (modified corn starch is my shortcut of choice). Also, there is another cheat that works wonderfully: after the waffles are baked, brush the filling side of each one with undiluted egg white and give them all a few more minutes in the oven. That will create a shiny glaze that will help prevent moisture-leaching.
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Can I use glucose syrup instead of sugar syrup?
They can be used interchangeably in many recipes, including baked goods, candy, frozen desserts, and glazes. Glucose syrup is a commercial sweetener used in products like baked goods and candy.Why do you add glucose to caramel?
Caramelizing sugar can add color & flavor The first way to add color and flavor to a caramel is by caramelizing the sugar. When sugar is hot enough, it will start to turn brown and change flavor. This is called caramelization.What does glucose syrup do in cookies?
Read on to discover new recipes to make using glucose and why it's such a handy baking ingredient. Glucose syrup is typically used in foods to enhance flavour, soften, add volume and prevent crystallisation.Can I use liquid glucose instead of corn syrup?
What can be used if corn syrup isn't available where I live? Glucose is what most professionals use and can be substituted 1 for 1. It can come from different sources, including corn or wheat.How to Caramelize sugar- Easiest way from start to finish
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