How to Make Brown Sugar
Homemade Light Brown Sugar Substitute Recipe
Have you ever stored brown sugar in your cupboard and it was hard as a ROCK? Literally. There have been many times this has happened when I wanted to bake my favorite cookies. All you need to do is buy a jar of molasses to have on hand and you’re good to go!
Sometimes baking or chinese recipes will call for light brown sugar when you only have dark so this is a great recipe to follow. Just adjust the molasses accordingly.
FAQs:
1. Can I make brown sugar at home?
Yes! It’s easy—just mix white granulated sugar with molasses.
2. What’s the ratio for homemade brown sugar?
For light brown sugar, mix 1 cup of white sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses. For dark brown sugar, use 2 tablespoons of molasses per cup.
3. Can I use other syrups instead of molasses?
Molasses gives brown sugar its signature flavor, so it’s best. You can try maple syrup or honey, but it won’t taste quite the same.
4. How do I store homemade brown sugar?
Keep it in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out or hardening.
5. What if my brown sugar hardens?
Place a slice of bread or a damp paper towel in the container overnight to soften it up.
Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and molasses until completely blended.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
