We have gathered 8 of the Best Brown Sugar Substitutes. There is no need to run to the store when you can substitute with one of these when you are out of brown sugar.
We have gathered the best brown sugar substitutes when you find yourself out. No need to run to the store in the middle of baking your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brown Sugar Frosting or Brown Sugar Cookie Recipe when you probably have one of these substitutes available.
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Why We Love These
Brown sugar is a common ingredient in most bake goods. So, when you find yourself out these substitutes will help finish your recipe. Brown sugar adds moisture and soft texture to your bake goods so it definitely can’t be skipped.
These are the best 8 brown sugar replacements with the same depth of flavor that anyone can diy.
1. Homemade Brown Sugar
Homemade Brown Sugar is easy to make. A cup of Brown Sugar is made from white sugar and a tablespoon of molasses. You can add a few more teaspoons of molasses if needed. If you don’t have any molasses, you can mix together a cup of white sugar with maple syrup, agave, or honey.
2. White Sugar
White sugar is a good substitute, but you might notice a change in the batter of your baked goods. If granulated sugar is all you have, substitute with a 1:1 ratio for brown sugar. Your baked goods may have a crispier texture to them.
Brown sugar offers your baked goods a more soft and moist result.
3. Coconut Sugar
Coconut sugar has a very similar brown sugar flavor. If you are substituting coconut sugar for brown sugar, it is still a 1:1 ratio for your recipes.
4. White Sugar and Liquid Sweetner
This is very similar to homemade brown sugar. However, it uses slightly different ingredients such as honey, agave nectar or maple syrup. This would be a great option if you do not have molasses.
Any of these liquid sweeteners would work and you can use what you have on hand. Try this in barbecue sauces.
5. Turbinado Sugar
Turbinado Sugar is a good replacement but it has larger granules. It has a milder flavor and light in color. Because of the size of Turbinado Sugar it is hard to mix into recipes. We like using it has a finishing sugar.
It gives the top of your bake goods a nice crunch and sparkle.
6. Date Sugar
If you are looking for a healthier version, I would use date sugar. It is made from dehydrated dates and makes for a good natural sweetener. You would substitute equal parts for brown sugar.
Palm sugar is also a good natural sweetener to replace brown sugar.
7. Maple Syrup
If you are looking for a substitute non bake recipes, use maple syrup. Maple syrup is a great options when you are making glazes or sauces. If you are using maple syrup as a replacement, we recommend reducing what the recipe calls for to about 75% and make sure it is real maple syrup from maple trees. This will have the taste of maple sugar.
8. Raw Sugars
Raw sugar is similar in color it doesn’t contain as much molasses as brown sugar does. We recommend using more liquid to make sure your recipe has enough moisture content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brown sugar is a sucrose sugar product with a distinct brown color because of the molasses that is added. It is either unrefined or partially refined soft sugar, produced by the addition of molasses that is added to white sugar.
It tastes amazing in Brown Sugar Banana Bread, oatmeal cookies and more with the higher molasses content. The sweetness is great in desserts or savory dishes such as bbq sauce or beverages.
It is possible that your recipe might call for light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. The reason for the difference is the amount of molasses that is added to white sugar.
Light brown sugar contains about 3.5% of molasses where dark brown sugar contains about 6.5% molasses. Keep in mind that if using dark brown sugar it has a slight richer taste. You might use this in your toffee or caramel flavor recipes.
Yes, you can as they are interchangeable in baking. In most cases when baking you can substitute white sugar for brown sugar. The texture of your bake goods could change slightly.
This is because brown sugar is naturally moist which results in your baked goods being soft and moist. If you are concerned about calories and carbs, try using a sugar-free alternative such as monk fruit or stevia.
Brown sugar is best stored in an airtight container. It can also be stored in a moisture-proof plastic bag. It is best used within about 6 months of purchasing and opening.
Storing brown sugar properly prevents it from going hard. It is important to not let the air get into the container.
More Baking Tips
Give these 8 easy swaps a try. The next time you need a brown sugar replacement, any of these ideas work great. Please leave a comment once you try these brown sugar alternatives.
Seeing how I don’t use sugar, I have been using dates for years. Depending on the sweetness I need, I usually use at least 8. I break them open in a large cup or small bowl and cover them with water and add a touch of maple syrup and cover them with water. Nuke them for 2 minutes then throw them in the blender until smooth. Works great.
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Great to know. thank you!