How to Make Homemade Brown Sugar
An easy homemade brown sugar made with just sugar and molasses, ready in around five minutes.
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Ingredients
- 10 cups white or raw sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Place the sugar into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Pour the molasses over the sugar and begin mixing. At first, the mixture will look patchy, but continue mixing until the molasses has evenly coated the sugar.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to make sure all of the sugar is incorporated.
- The brown sugar will darken slightly as it sits, so avoid adding extra molasses straight away. If you'd like a darker, richer brown sugar, add a little more molasses and mix again.
- Transfer to a clean airtight jar or container and use as you would store-bought brown sugar.
Notes
Notes
- White sugar gives a lighter, classic flavour, while raw sugar adds more caramel depth.
- The mixture will look patchy initially; keep mixing until evenly combined.
- The colour will deepen slightly as the brown sugar sits.
Variations
- Add a little extra molasses for darker brown sugar.
- Use either white or raw sugar.
- Halve or scale the recipe depending on how much you need.
Storage
- Store in a clean, airtight container.
- Keep in a cool, dry pantry.
- Use within approximately 6 months.
Servings: 10 Cups