How to Make Brown Sugar

A mason jar filled with homemade light brown sugar with a teaspoon of brow sugar in front of the jar.

Nothing is worse than in the middle of baking you realize there is no brown sugar in the cupboard. We have a quick, easy, and affordable solution to make your own brown sugar at home.

Course Baking

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword homemade brown sugar, how do you make brown sugar, how to make brown sugar

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings Tablespoons

Calories 51kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Hand Mixer
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

2 ½ cups granulated white sugar
2 Tablespoons molasses

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer with beaters attached, or by hand using a whisk, blend together the white sugar and molasses until well blended and no longer sticky.
Store in a covered airtight container for one month. Use as you would brown sugar.

Notes

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Storage:

This recipe will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.

You can also freeze your brown sugar for up to 6 months. Place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Let it thaw on the counter when you are ready to use it.

I’m not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

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