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How to Make Brown Sugar

Save yourself from running out of brown sugar mid-recipe with this How to Make Brown Sugar tutorial! With just two ingredients and 2 simple steps, this recipe is easy to make, full of tasty caramel flavor, and great for baking!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 828 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 - 3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sugar and molasses in a bowl. Use a fork or spoon to mix them together until the sugar is evenly coated in molasses.
  2. If not using immediately, store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

  • Store after making. If you will not be using the sugar immediately, store it in an airtight container until ready to use. If the brown sugar is left out in the air for too long, you will risk drying it out, and it can form hard clumps.
  • Optional mixing variation #1: The food processor. For quick and fuss-free prep, pulse the mixture together until the molasses and sugar are evenly distributed and the color of the sugar is even.
  • Optional mixing variation #2: By hand. You can also mix with your hands! After initially combining the sugar and molasses, roll up your sleeves and work the mixture together with your fingers until combined.
  • Optional: Make dark brown sugar. To add extra deep caramel notes, simply increase the molasses to 2-3 tablespoons and follow the recipe as directed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 828kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 214g (71%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 296mg (8%) Sugar 215g (430%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 828

% Daily Value*

Calories 828kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 214g 71%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Sugar 215g 430%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.