How To Soften Brown Sugar

A measuring cup of softened brown sugar. A jar of brown sugar in the background.

Learn How To Soften Brown Sugar with 5 easy methods. For my favorite, the microwave method, you only need a damp paper towel for soft, moist brown sugar in well under a minute.

Course Ingredient

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Total Time 3

Servings cup

Calories 836kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Bowl
Paper towel
Microwave

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

Place the brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
Wet a paper towel thoroughly, then wring out the excess.
Place over top of the sugar and microwave for 1 to 2 increments of 20 seconds.
Use a fork to break up the sugar. Use it immediately or store it in an airtight container.

Notes

Use a microwave-safe bowl. For safety, make sure the bowl you are using is microwaveable.
Be sure to wring out the paper towel well. You want to add some moisture back into the sugar, but you don’t want it dripping with water. Dripping water can start to melt the sugar and cause it to clump even more or turn pasty.

Nutrition

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