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Shortening Substitutes. What is a good shortening substitute? Substitutes for shortening include butter, coconut oil and other items used in accordance with our table. When substituting, beware that shortening is usually referenced in the solid form, as in cans of Crisco. But Crisco can be used in recipes both in the solid form and in the melted or liquid form.
If calories are not your concern, you can substitute an equal amount of trans fat-free vegetable shortening or 3/4 cups of oil for every one cup of butter. Canola oil is best because of its bland flavor. Fruit purees, like applesauce, pureed prunes and baby-food fruits, are often used in place of butter.