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Homemade Brown Sugar

April 2, 2018 By Chichi Uguru 15 Comments

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Brown Sugar is one of my favorite baking ingredients. I knew a day would come when I would have to make a homemade version. Actually It’s a very easy blend to make but I never really wanted to bother because I always, always have a bag lying around.

Homemade Brown Sugar

Well during Easter when I wanted to make Hot Cross Buns I found out I had run out. I decided to do without it and just bake with white sugar. Prior to that I had made a quick substitute for brown sugar when I was making these Chocolate Chip Cookie bars. How did I make a quick substitution. I just added a few drops of Molasses (Black Treacle) to the cookie dough while it was mixing. In other words I didn’t have any accurate measurement to share with you guys.

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Well I decided to do the experiment today and have an accurate measurement for anyone to use. Brown sugar is made with just 2 ingredients; white sugar and molasses (also known as Black Treacle), and There are 2 types, the light brown variety and the dark brown one. The difference is in the color and quantity of molasses mixed with the white sugar.

Light Brown Sugar has a light brown color and has less molasses in the mix.

Homemade Brown Sugar

Dark Brown sugar has a dark brown color and has more molasses in the mix.

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What recipes can we use brown sugar for?

These are a few of them.

  • The filling for Cinnamon rolls
  • Banana bread
  • Biscoff cookies
  • Hot Cross Buns
  • Chocolate chip cookies
  • Chocolate Chip cookie bars
  • Fruit cake

A quick tip to save you some time, make sure to use a food processor ? but if you don’t have one, your God given hands is perfect if you don’t mind getting it messy a bit. Just wash your hands clean or use a food grade hand glove then rub the molasses into the sugar till well combined. And you have your brown sugar light or dark in no time.

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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Brown Sugar

When you run out of a very essential ingredient in your pantry not to worry you can always whip up this easy home made version of it ( Brown Sugar)
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Pantry Staple
Cuisine: mixed
Servings: 1 tsp
Calories: 20kcal
Author: Chichi Uguru

Ingredients

For Light Brown Sugar:

  • 1 cup granulated White sugar
  • 1.5 Tbsp Molasses

For Dark Brown Sugar:

  • 1 cup granulated White sugar
  • 4 Tbsp Molasses

Instructions

  • Pour White Sugar into the bowl of food processor, Then Pour in the molasses.
  • Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  • Transfer into an airtight like a mason jar and store in a cool dry place. 

Notes

  • You need to use a food processor for this. A hand or Stand mixer won't work.
  • Molasses is also known as Black Treacle
For Light Brown Sugar:

For Dark Brown Sugar:

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Comments

  1. Priya

    April 4, 2018 at 8:11 am

    wow! I got to try this recipe to make brown sugar at home!

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 8:13 am

      You should you will love it ?

      Reply
  2. Danielle

    April 4, 2018 at 7:48 am

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe and tips! Brown sugar is one of those things I *never* have and I’m always scrambling to make-do. But I always have molasses (probably because a jar last eons, lol) and usually have sugar. So now I know the right proportions. Pinning so I don’t forget!

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Sure thing Danielle. Thanks for pinning ❤️

      Reply
  3. Sunrita

    April 4, 2018 at 7:36 am

    Wow! What a revelation, and all this while I thought Brown sugar was a healthier option. Think I will stick to Palm sugar hence forth for normal use and use brown sugar for baking or cooking! Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 7:42 am

      You bet. I thought so as well that it was a healthier option and I wondered why but I guess it’s because of the presence of The molasses. Thanks for stopping by?

      Reply
  4. Silvia

    April 4, 2018 at 5:34 am

    5 stars
    I’m shocked! So, brown sugar is just white sugar with molasses? I didn’t know that.

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 6:08 am

      Yes Silvia it is. ?

      Reply
  5. Anna

    April 4, 2018 at 4:57 am

    5 stars
    This is such a cool idea to make your own brown sugar! I didn’t even know how easy it is to make! Must try this for sure! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 6:09 am

      You are welcome Anna. ?

      Reply
  6. Chidi

    April 4, 2018 at 12:38 am

    5 stars
    I never thought of this. And yet it’s so easy. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chichi Uguru

      April 4, 2018 at 6:08 am

      You are welcome Chidi?

      Reply

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