How to Make Brown Sugar
Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 52kcal
Did you run out of brown sugar? It's easy to make with just two simple pantry ingredients, so you can finish your recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) molasses, see notes to make dark brown sugar
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Mix Sugars - To a food processor, add granulated sugar and molasses. Cover and pulse until just mixed, about 5 times.
- Scrape Bowl - Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate the molasses into the sugar mixture.
- Process - Blend on high speed until the mixture is fully incorporated and resembles brown sugar, about 10 seconds.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: 1 cup
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Light/Golden Brown Sugar: Add 1 tablespoon molasses to 1 cup of sugar.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Add 2 tablespoons molasses to 1 cup of sugar.
- Other Liquid Sweeteners: Maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup can be substituted for molasses.
- Adding Directly to Recipes: The required amounts of brown sugar using the proper ratios of the granulated sugar and molasses can be added directly to the recipe without prior mixing.
- Mixing By Hand: Mix the sugars in a bowl with a spatula until fully incorporated. The molasses will distribute more as it sits.
- Storing: Place brown sugar in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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