brown sugars substitutes

12 substitutes · avg score 6.9 · Refined sugar with molasses added back in, giving it a moist texture and caramel-toffee flavor. Used in cookies, barbecue rubs, sauces, and anywhere a deeper, softer sweetness than white sugar is wanted.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Maple Syrup

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup maple syrup and reduce other liquid by 3 tbsp; adds distinct maple flavor to baked goods

02

Honey

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup honey and reduce other liquid by 3 tbsp; lower oven temp 25°F to prevent over-browning

03

Cane Syrup

10.0
3/4 cup : 1 cup

Use 3/4 cup and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup; rich caramel notes close to brown sugar

04

Molasses

8.0
1 cup : 1 1/2 cup

Dissolve in small amount of water

05

Turbinado Sugar

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Large crystals won't dissolve as fast; 1:1 by weight, grind finer for cookies and cakes

06

Maple Sugars

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Granulated maple sugar; 1:1 swap with maple flavor, works in cookies and oatmeal

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