Description
Learn how to make homemade brown sugar by mixing granulated sugar with molasses. This quick and easy recipe allows you to customize the flavor intensity by adjusting the amount of molasses, creating either light or dark brown sugar perfect for baking and cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses (for light brown sugar)
- or 2 tablespoons molasses (for dark brown sugar)
Instructions
- Add Sugar: Pour 1 cup of granulated sugar into a medium-sized bowl, ensuring you have enough space for mixing.
- Add Molasses: Add 1 tablespoon of molasses for light brown sugar or 2 tablespoons for dark brown sugar to the sugar in the bowl.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a fork to mix the sugar and molasses together until the mixture is evenly colored and uniform in texture. This may take a few minutes to achieve full incorporation.
- Store Properly: Once fully blended, transfer your homemade brown sugar into a sealed container or bag to keep it moist and ready for use in recipes.
Notes
- Adjust the molasses amount to control the depth of flavor and color of your brown sugar.
- Mix well to ensure consistent texture throughout the sugar.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent the brown sugar from hardening.
- If brown sugar hardens, soften it by placing a slice of bread or a damp paper towel in the container for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments & Sauces
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brown sugar, homemade brown sugar, molasses, sugar substitute, baking ingredient, easy brown sugar recipe
