How To Make Brown Sugar

a small jar of brown sugar next to a cooling rack.

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Make your own brown sugar by mixing granulated sugar with molasses in just minutes. Customize the flavor by adjusting the amount of molasses for light or dark brown sugar.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: baking, brown sugar

Servings: cup (16 tablespoons)

Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Fork, spoon or spatula

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses

US - Metric

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of molasses for light brown sugar. Use 2 tablespoons or molasses for dark brown sugar.
Mix Until Smooth: Use a fork, spatula, or your fingers to blend until fully mixed. Press any clumps against the side of the bowl to break them up.
Storage: Store brown sugar in an airtight container to keep it soft. It will stay fresh for several months.

Notes

Substitutes: If you don’t have molasses, use pure maple syrup, golden syrup, or agave nectar. The flavor will be slightly different, but the texture and moisture will be similar.
Batch Size: Make only what you need. Brown sugar is easy to mix up fresh and avoids clumping over time.

Nutrition

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