{"id":24323,"date":"2021-06-15T05:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=24323"},"modified":"2021-06-14T23:06:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T04:06:22","slug":"how-to-make-brown-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-brown-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Brown Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"

All out of brown sugar but want to make a batch of cookies? Make a substitute with just two ingredients! This post will explain how to make brown sugar with ingredients you have on hand already. <\/em><\/p>\n

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What Is Brown Sugar? <\/h2>\n

Brown sugar is a key ingredient in many baked goods. But what exactly is it?<\/p>\n

In short, refined brown sugar is simply sugar that has some molasses added to it. The traces of molasses in the sugar, give it a distinctive brown color and a slight caramel flavor.<\/p>\n

If a recipe calls for brown sugar and you don’t have any on hand, it’s better to make your own substitute than omit it entirely. This simple ingredient adds moisture to baked goods and also adds a lovely depth of flavor so don’t leave it out!<\/p>\n

In today’s post, I’m breaking down everything you need to know on how to make your own.<\/p>\n

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Recipe Ingredients <\/h2>\n

This is a simple two-ingredient recipe. As such, there’s really no wiggle room for substitutions. Make sure to use the ingredients listed below for best results. <\/p>\n