How to Make Brown Sugar
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How to Make Brown Sugar
Description
The process involves combining granulated sugar with molasses and blending the mixture until no lumps remain and the color is even throughout. The molasses adds moisture and a distinctive flavor to the sugar, providing a depth often used in baking and cooking. This homemade brown sugar replicates the texture and taste of store-bought versions.
Storing the brown sugar in an airtight container preserves its moisture, preventing it from hardening. If it does harden over time, placing a slice of bread in the container for several hours softens the sugar again by adding moisture.
This method allows control over the darkness and flavor intensity by varying the molasses amount. It is useful for cooks who prefer to keep ingredients on hand to make brown sugar as needed rather than buying pre-made.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon unsulphured molasses increase to 2 Tablespoons of molasses if you would like to make dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine sugar and molasses in a mixing bowl.
- Use a spatula to work the ingredients together as well as you can. Use the spatula to press any lumps against the side of the bowl and smash them out.
- Continue to mix until no lumps remain and the brown sugar is uniform in color.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Store brown sugar in an airtight container to prevent drying out and hardening.
- Press out as much excess air as possible when storing to keep moisture.
- Brown sugar will keep for months when stored properly.
- If brown sugar hardens, soften it by placing a slice of bread with the sugar in the container for several hours.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Tablespoons (firmly packed)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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