What Can I Use As a Substitute for Brown Sugar?

If you run out of brown sugar, don't fret. You can make your own or find a suitable alternative right in your cupboard.

Substitute

Two cups of powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) can take the place of 1 cup of brown sugar. Make sure it is sifted prior to substitution.

Homemade

Try 1 1/2 tbsp. of molasses added to 1 cup of white sugar to make a cup of light brown sugar. Add 1/4 cup of molasses to 1 cup of white sugar to make a cup of dark brown sugar.

Light Brown Sugar

A half cup of dark brown sugar and a half cup of white sugar makes a cup of light brown sugar.

Dark Brown Sugar

One cup light brown sugar plus 1 tbsp. of molasses makes 1 cup of dark brown sugar.

Solution

Substituting white sugar and molasses for brown sugar maintains the integrity of each recipe. An alternative such as honey can be used, but it will change the recipe texture and flavor as all sweeteners are not interchangeable.

References

• CD Kitchen
• O Chef
• Taste of Home