Homemade Brown Sugar
Skip the store-bought box and make your own brown sugar at home with just two ingredients. Itβs fresher, softer, and you control the flavor β no hidden additives.
- 1 cup pure cane sugar
- 1 tbsp unsulfured molasses (for light brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp unsulfured molasses (for dark brown sugar)
In a mixing bowl, add sugar and molasses.Stir with a fork or use a stand mixer until the molasses is fully incorporated and the mixture looks like soft, fluffy brown sugar.Adjust to taste: add more molasses for deeper color and flavor.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.To keep it soft, place a small piece of bread or a terra cotta sugar saver in the container.Best used within 3 months for freshness.
Tips & Variations
Custom Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or your Fall Spice Blend for a warm twist.Scaling Up: This recipe multiplies easily β mix as much as you need for the season.Texture: If it clumps, pulse briefly in a food processor to fluff it back up.