How to Make Brown Sugar
Servings: 48
Calories: 16kcal
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 tbsp 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
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 tsp molasses
- If you need ¼ cup, then use .75 tsp molasses
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 4g