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Need a Substitute for Brown Sugar?
Simple, sweet hacks that mimic brown sugar and enhance your recipes.
Brown sugar is a staple in baking and cooking; it adds a delightful rich caramel flavor and moisture to various dishes. But if you’re halfway through a favorite recipe and realize you’re out, don’t panic. You can easily replicate it or use alternatives that offer a similar kind of sweetness and moisture.
I’ll help you find the most suitable substitute for the brown sugar in your recipe. I’ll also offer healthy and diabetic-friendly options to give you plenty of brown sugar alternatives to choose from.
Top 5 Brown Sugar Replacements:
- White Sugar + Molasses
- White Sugar + Maple Syrup or Honey
- Date Sugar
- Coconut Sugar
- Demerara Sugar
Adding molasses, maple syrup, or honey to white sugar is the closest way to achieve a similar flavor profile and consistency in your baking. These swaps keep the sweet, caramel-like notes and your baked goods will stay moist and delicious.
Let’s look at these plus a few other other helpful options.