How to Make Brown Sugar

A close up picture of home made brown sugar

Course: Dessert, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brown sugar, brown sugar substitute, diy brown sugar

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 16kcal

Author: Brenda

My how to guide on brown sugar dives into how to make brown sugar at home, substitutes, what to do if you brown sugar has hardened, and storage suggestions.

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Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon molasses or maple syrup Double amount if you are looking for dark brown sugar

Instructions

In a food processor add sugar and molasses (or maple syrup)
Pulse for 20-30 seconds
Scrape sides and bottom to make sure liquid is evenly mixed in.
Use immediately or store in an air tight container

Video

Notes

The following are my best tips for making brown sugar at home:

Avoid using Blackstrap Molasses as it is quite bitter compared to molasses.
This recipe can be halved, doubled or more as necessary
Always store in an air tight container to prevent hardening
If you need less than a cup, then use the following ratios to make light brown sugar:
- If you need ½ cup, then use 1.5 teaspoon molasses
- If you need ¼ cup, then use .75 teaspoon molasses

Nutrition

Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 4g