Sweeteners

Best Substitutes for Honey

Maple syrup and agave are the closest liquid-sweetener swaps; sugar works if you add back the lost moisture.

Best overall swap

Maple syrup

1:1

Slightly less sweet with a distinct flavor — great in dressings, marinades, and baking.

All Substitutes for Honey

Maple syrup

1:1

Slightly less sweet with a distinct flavor — great in dressings, marinades, and baking.

vegan

Agave nectar

1:1

Sweeter and thinner than honey with a neutral taste; reduce other liquid slightly.

vegan

Granulated sugar

1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup water per 1 cup honey

Simmer briefly to dissolve; won’t add the same floral notes but works fine for sweetness.

Related Ingredients

Maple SyrupAgave NectarGranulated Sugar

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