HANDY FOOD TIP – MAKE YOUR OWN BROWN SUGAR
This is a quick and easy recipe to make your own brown sugar substitute.
Did you ever get ready to make a recipe that calls for brown sugar to find that you don’t have any on hand? Here is a handy tip on how to make a substitute for brown sugar in a recipe. Many of you probably already know this but we can always share with others that may not. Be sure and check out all our food tips, DIY, and how to posts by clicking on the link below. There are hundreds of handy tips to choose from on our site.
Recipe:
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
Mix together until you don’t see any lumps. This makes 1 cup brown sugar. To make dark brown sugar use 2 tablespoons molasses.
You can always make more and store in an air-tight container for later use.
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Make Your Own Brown Sugar Substitute Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Instructions
- Mix together until you don’t see any lumps. This makes 1 cup of brown sugar.
Notes
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