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 ...

Agave nectar is a sweet sub for sugar Published: Aug. 27, 2009, 4:11 p.m. By Jarrod Zickefoose, Sun News ...

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Agave nectar comes in three varieties: light, which is a honey-colored syrup; amber, which looks like maple syrup and has a slightly more caramel flavor; and raw, which is similar to amber.

Agave nectar sweetens the food debate Published: Aug. 07, 2008, 8:41 p.m. By Leslie Cole, The Oregonian ...

Agave nectar contains 84% fructose, which is about 30% more than table sugar and high fructose corn syrup. However, agave nectar is completely vegan, while honey is mostly considered not to be.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the agave nectar over the oranges. Grill by placing the baking sheet directly on the grates or broil until bubbly hot; the fruit will not brown.

Agave nectar comes in three varieties: light, which is a honey-colored syrup; amber, which looks like maple syrup and has a slightly more caramel flavor; and raw, which is similar to amber.