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Palm Sugar

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  • Started 11 months ago by Imara
  • Latest reply from juliahstewart
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  1. Imara
    Member

    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 11 months ago #

  2. tessasanso
    Member

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

    Posted 6 months ago #

  3. tessasanso
    Member

    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 6 months 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 6 months ago #

  5. chocolatechic
    Member

    I have never heard of palm sugar.

    Posted 5 months 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 5 months ago #

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