How to Make Brown Sugar

A glass bowl filled with homemade 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!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 828kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.
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

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