Homemade Brown Sugar
Whip up your own fresher, tastier version of a kitchen essential with this quick and easy Homemade Brown Sugar recipe! In just five minutes, you can combine two simple pantry staples—granulated white sugar and rich, aromatic molasses—to create soft, perfectly textured brown sugar that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Customize the depth of flavor and color by adjusting the molasses for either light or dark brown sugar, ensuring it’s perfectly tailored to your baking and cooking needs. With no cooking required and a yield of 16 servings, this recipe is not only cost-effective but also a lifesaver when you’re in a pinch. Store it in an airtight container to enjoy weeks of fresh, homemade brown sugar at your fingertips—perfect for cookies, cakes, marinades, or even your morning oatmeal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Molasses
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the granulated white sugar and molasses.
Use a fork or a whisk to mix the two ingredients together. Start slowly to avoid any molasses spilling.
Continue mixing until the molasses is fully incorporated into the sugar and the mixture reaches the typical texture and color of brown sugar. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
If you prefer darker brown sugar, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon (or more) of molasses and mix again until evenly distributed.
Once the brown sugar is ready, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It can be kept for several weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.1 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
