Homemade Brown Sugar

This homemade brown sugar recipe turns just two ingredients into soft, fresh brown sugar in minutes. Make exactly what you need for any recipe that calls for brown sugar.

Course Kitchen Staples

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 52kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the granulated sugar and molasses in a medium mixing bowl.
Use a fork to mix the molasses into the sugar. As small lumps of molasses form, press them against the bowl with the fork to break them apart. Continue mixing until the molasses is evenly distributed and the brown sugar has a uniform color and texture.
Use the homemade brown sugar immediately or transfer it to an airtight container for storage.

Notes

For dark brown sugar, double the amount of molasses called for in the recipe.
This recipe can be scaled up or down to make exactly the amount of brown sugar you need.
Store homemade brown sugar in a tightly sealed airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
If the brown sugar hardens, place a slice of fresh bread in the container and seal it. Remove the bread once the sugar has softened.

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