Agave syrup, a natural sweetener made from the agave plant, is taking the world by storm with its versatility in the kitchen ...

The center of the agave plant—which grows in Central and North America —contains a sweet sap, which is processed into agave syrup. Since agave syrup is plant-based, it is vegan (unlike honey).

When substituting agave syrup for white sugar in a recipe, use about 25 percent less than the amount called for. You also will need to adjust other ingredients to compensate for the liquid.

That’s right, agave nectar — the current darling of the alternative-sweetener world — is made from the same plant that is used to produce tequila. And it goes down so much easier (squeeze of ...

Now that we’ve had our SAT moment, what should you do with agave? In general terms, light agave works well with light, fruity desserts. Heavily seasoned items, such as pumpkin pie, call for ...

Agave syrup might be vegan and have a low glycemic index, but it’s definitely not the sweet deal it seems to be. Here's why you should reconsider buying that jumbo bottle asap.

On the index, agave syrup rates a low 11, with just 17 calories per teaspoon. In contrast, honey comes in at 74-80, and sucrose (or table sugar) ranks around an 84; both have calorie counts in the ...

From Agave to Turbinado,” says agave nectar works well in everything from rich desserts to elegant cocktails. “It doesn’t have to be some brown health food-y thing,” he says.

A cactus-based sugary syrup has become the latest darling of the alternative sweetener world. Once mostly unheard of outside natural-food stores, agave syrup — made from the same Mexican cactus ...