Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is easy to make with 2 simple ingredients. You will love this easy homemade recipe to add to baked goods for flavor and moisture.
Brown sugar is a sweetener that is added to various baked goods. We add it to our favorite cookie recipes, quick breads and more. It is actually very simple to make homemade brown sugar, and you only need 2 simple ingredients.
With this simple process, you will never find yourself with an empty container of brown sugar. You can easily make your own, so you can still make your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brown Sugar Banana Bread, Brown Sugar Syrup, Gingerbread Kiss Cookies Recipe and Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Making this at home is such a huge time saver when you run out. Whether you need light or dark types of brown sugar, this recipe can make both. It is super easy and takes just minutes to prepare.
All you need is granulated sugar and molasses and combining together to make brown sugar. You can either make light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. It all depends on how much of the molasses that you add to the cup of sugar.
Ingredients
- Sugar. White granulated sugar.
- Molasses. You can use any type of molasses you prefer. I like milk or dark molasses. I don’t like to use blackstrap molasses as it has a bitter flavor.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Variations
If you are wanting to experiment with something other than molasses, these are some additional options.
- Maple Syrup – Add a tablespoon of maple syrup to a cup of white sugar. Real maple syrup works best but you can use flavored maple syrup if that is all you have.
- Agave Nectar – You can add a tablespoon of agave nectar to white sugar. The flavor will be milder and the color will be lighter.
- Honey – Add a tablespoon of buckwheat honey to a cup of white sugar. Using honey is similar in using molasses.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Combine the white sugar and molasses or maple syrup together in a medium size mixing bowl. You can also use a food processor.
Step 2. Then it’s ready to use instead of brown sugar in all your favorite recipes.
Storage
Store Homemade Brown Sugar at room temperature in an airtight container. It will last for several months if stored in a container with lid. I normally store inside a mason jar or glass jar instead of a plastic bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place in Microwave – Place the hard brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel. Then microwave in 10 seconds intervals until brown sugar is broken up. Make sure not to microwave to long so the sugar doesn’t melt.
Slice of Bread – Place a slice of bread in the airtight container that the brown sugar is stored. Leave the bread in the brown sugar overnight. After about a day the brown sugar will pull the moisture from the bread. Don’t leave the bread in the brown sugar to longer or it will mold.
If you need dark brown sugar, add another tablespoon of molasses up to 2 tablespoons total to the sugar. Darker Brown Sugar texture is different than light brown sugar.
The amount of molasses added will depend on how dark the brown sugar will get. Dark brown has a richer, deeper caramel flavor with a bit more sweetness.
In baking, you can feel free to substitute brown sugar for white sugar. Just keep in mind, the texture may change. Also, the appearance once baked might be darker.
Brown sugar has a higher moisture content due to the molasses and depth of flavor. This results in a softer, chewier chocolate chip cookie that is also slightly puffy.
Using white sugar will result in a thinner and crispier cookie.
Make this today and see how easy it is. Plus, it tastes great, and your recipe will be amazing!
Dessert Recipes With Brown Sugar
Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated White Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Molasses
Instructions
- Combine both of the ingredients together in a medium size mixing bowl. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the molasses is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
- Then it’s ready to use instead of brown sugar in all your favorite recipes. Store in an air tight container in a cool, dry place.
