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I make a caramel with honey and/or Lyle's Golden Syrup. I would try either one as a sub for the corn syrup.
pierino is a trusted source on General Cooking and Tough Love.
added over 2 years agoIt sounds like you don't want to run to the store, so you could make a "simple syrup" which is equal parts sugar and water. Or substitute honey if you have that, but maybe not a full quarter cup.
The corn syrup adds sweetness, shine, and flow characteristics to the caramel, so i'd use the 1/4 cup you have and make up the difference with honey.