Honey substitute
1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups white sugar + 1/4 cup extra liquid from the recipe
Honey is sweeter than sugar and adds moisture, so a swap needs a bit of liquid.
Substitutes for 1 cup honey
Option 1
1 1/4 cups white sugar + 1/4 cup extra liquid from the recipe
Works in baking and sauces.
Option 2
1 cup maple syrup
A 1:1 swap. Thinner, with a maple taste. Reduce the other liquid slightly.
Option 3
1 cup agave syrup
A 1:1 swap. Browns faster, so lower the oven by 25°F (about 15°C).
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of honey?
For 1 cup honey, you can use 1 1/4 cups white sugar + 1/4 cup extra liquid from the recipe; or 1 cup maple syrup; or 1 cup agave syrup.
What is the best substitute for honey?
For most recipes, use 1 1/4 cups white sugar + 1/4 cup extra liquid from the recipe. Works in baking and sauces.