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  1. Imara
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    I know that Elana uses agave nectar as a sweetner but I prefer palm sugar or coconut sugar as it is sometimes referred to. It is a whole sweetner non processed sweetner and it registers as about a 35 on the glycemic scale - you use it the same as you would sugar. Does anyone know what the substitutions are if you want to use another sweetner besides agave in Elana'a recipes?

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. tessasanso
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    I would love to know this too. Have you tried any recipes and substitutions with the palm sugar.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. tessasanso
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    Coconut Palm Sugar Syrup

    Capture the caramelized, butterscotch flavor of coconut palm sugar for a simple treat next time you make pancakes or waffles. This also works as a sweetening boost to your favorite cocktail!

    * 1 ½ cups palm sugar
    * ½ cup water.

    1. To make the syrup, bring the coconut palm sugar and water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stop stirring and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 3 minutes. Keep warm if to be used immediately. Or, let it cool and keep refrigerated to use later on.

    I made this and used it in place of the agave . WOrked BEAUTIFULLY!!!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. Mootie18
    Member

    What a great idea making the syrup. I have been using palm sugar instead of agave as well...like in Elana's "tapioca" I used 2 tbsp instead of the agave. I like to sweeten our yogurt with it as well. We made frozen yogurt this summer with a qt of whole, plain yogurt, 1/4 cup palm sugar and chopped up fruit/berries of your choice. It's a tart yogurt but very refreshing. We froze it in the cuisinart ice cream maker.

    I like the syrup idea because some of the recipes using coconut flour need that liquid...this is perfect. Thanks so much!

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. chocolatechic
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    I have never heard of palm sugar.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  6. juliahstewart
    Member

    I have never used coconut sugar before. I did recently find an ice cream recipe that called for it, but it used a paste form of coconut sugar. Is the granulated kind just as good?

    Posted 2 years ago #

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