Brown Sugar Homemade

Elevate your baking game with this quick and easy recipe for Homemade Brown Sugar! With just two simple ingredients—granulated sugar and molasses—you can whip up fresh, perfectly textured brown sugar in only 5 minutes. Whether you prefer light or dark brown sugar, this customizable recipe lets you adjust the molasses to suit your flavor preference. Ideal for use in cookies, cakes, and savory glazes, this DIY solution saves last-minute trips to the store while delivering unbeatable freshness. Plus, it’s stored conveniently in an airtight container, staying soft and ready for all your culinary creations for up to a month. Perfect for bakers and home chefs alike, this hassle-free recipe is your go-to for rich, caramel-like sweetness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

1 cup Granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses

Directions

Step 1

Place 1 cup of granulated sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of molasses to the sugar.

Step 3

Using a fork, silicone spatula, or your hands, mix the molasses into the sugar thoroughly. Continue working the molasses into the sugar until the mixture is consistent, with no clumps of molasses or loose sugar.

Step 4

Adjust the molasses amount based on your preference for light or dark brown sugar. For a darker brown sugar, add an additional 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of molasses and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Transfer the homemade brown sugar to an airtight container and store at room temperature. It will stay fresh for up to a month.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	220 grams (220.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	820

Total Fat 0.00g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.90g	78%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 214.90g
Protein 0.00g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 292mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%