Agave syrup

Sirop d’agave

What it is

From the same plant that makes tequila — the heart of the agave is cut out and its sap boiled down. Marketed for years as a low-glycaemic alternative, though it is largely fructose, which is a rather different claim than most labels imply.

In the kitchen

It is sweeter than sugar, so use about three quarters as much, and reduce the other liquid slightly.

Goes with

Lime Chili pepper Grapefruit Mint Coffee Cinnamon Orange Yogurt

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