Description
This homemade brown sugar recipe is a simple and quick way to make light or dark brown sugar by mixing granulated white sugar with molasses. Perfect for baking and cooking, this fresh brown sugar is fluffy and moist, ready to use immediately or store for later.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses (for light brown sugar)
- OR 2 tablespoons molasses (for dark brown sugar)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated white sugar with either 1 tablespoon molasses for light brown sugar or 2 tablespoons molasses for dark brown sugar, depending on your preference.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a food processor, stand mixer, or electric hand mixer to blend the sugar and molasses together. Continue mixing until the molasses is fully incorporated and the mixture is evenly brown and fluffy in texture.
- Store or Use: Use the homemade brown sugar immediately in your recipes or store it in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and moisture.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of molasses to achieve your desired darkness and flavor intensity.
- This recipe yields 1 cup of brown sugar, which can substitute store-bought brown sugar in any recipe.
- Storing the sugar in an airtight container prevents it from drying out and hardening.
- If the brown sugar hardens over time, placing a slice of bread or an apple slice in the container can help soften it.
