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How to Make Brown Sugar

Wondering how to make brown sugar at home? It's so easy! You just need granulated sugar, molasses, and about 5 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade brown sugar, how to make brown sugar
Servings: 16 tablespoons (firmly packed)

Ingredients

For Light Brown Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses (such as Grandma's brand)

For Dark Brown Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses (such as Grandma's brand)

Instructions

  • Place sugar in a mixing bowl, then pour the molasses on top.
  • Use a fork or spatula to work the ingredients together until well combined, pressing out any lumps to break up any bits of molasses.
  • Continue to mix until no lumps remain and the brown sugar is a uniform tan color.
  • Use as desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg