Cornstarch thickens sauces and pie fillings to a glossy finish — 1 tbsp thickens about 1 cup of liquid. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for cornstarch, with exact amounts.
Use: 2 tbsp for 1 tbsp cornstarch
Cook a minute longer to lose the raw taste.
Less glossy finish.
Use: 1 tbsp for 1 tbsp cornstarch
Swap 1:1.
Even glossier; great for fruit pies.
Use: 1 tbsp for 1 tbsp cornstarch
Swap 1:1.
Do not boil hard or it thins.
The best all-round substitute is All-purpose flour: use 2 tbsp for 1 tbsp cornstarch. Cook a minute longer to lose the raw taste. Less glossy finish.
Yes. Use 1 tbsp for 1 tbsp cornstarch. Swap 1:1. Even glossier; great for fruit pies.
Vegan options: All-purpose flour, Arrowroot, Potato starch.
Use 1 tbsp. Swap 1:1.
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