Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe
Learn how to make brown sugar with just granulated sugar and molasses. It takes 5 minutes and works perfectly in cookies, cakes, sauces, glazes, oatmeal, and more.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 828kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
Instructions
- Add the sugar and molasses to a medium bowl.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
- Mix with a fork, spoon, or spatula until the molasses is evenly distributed.
- Press any molasses clumps against the side of the bowl and continue mixing until the sugar is soft, fluffy, and evenly colored.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best flavor, use unsulphured molasses. Blackstrap molasses has a much stronger, more bitter flavor and is not the best choice for everyday baking.
For larger batches, use a food processor or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. If it hardens, add a slice of bread, marshmallow, or brown sugar saver until softened.
Nutrition
Calories: 828kcal | Carbohydrates: 214g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 296mg | Sugar: 215g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
