Oh no!! Did you run out of brown sugar in the middle of a recipe? Don’t worry, it’s super easy to make your own brown sugar! It is not a complicated or confusing process and only requires less than 3 minutes and just 2 ingredients. Who’da thunk?
This recipe makes 1 cup brown sugar and uses one tablespoon of molasses for each cup of white sugar. You can you can adjust the amount of molasses in order to control how dark or light the brown sugar will be.
How to Make Homemade Brown Sugar (2 Ingredients!!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
- Combine sugar and molasses in a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until the molasses is completely incorporated.
- To make a darker brown sugar, continue to add more molasses.
- Store it in an airtight container or a gallon bag to keep it fresh. If it does harden, add a bit of moisture by setting a moist paper towel on top of the container and then microwave it quickly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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I’m wondering if anyone has used Blackstrap molasses in this recipe? I am curious it gives a more “deep” flavor, if you know what I mean?
We have only made this recipe as written, Beverly, but maybe another reader can help?
I love making my own brown sugar, among other things. Rather make my own and know what is in it. Than, buying it with all those other ingredients, that I can’t even pronounce. All natural for me.
I agree Robin! Homemade is always better!
How long will this last, if stored correctly?
It should last as long as regular brown sugar.