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Maple Sugars
6.71/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Dry granulated maple; 1:1 swap with caramel notes, works in baking and spice rubs
6.7
granulated sugars substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 4.8 · Refined white cane or beet sugar in fine, free-flowing crystals, the workhorse sweetener of Western baking. Beyond sweetness, it contributes browning, tenderness, and structure in cookies, cakes, and syrups.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
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Powdered Sugars
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Blend in blender until powdery; add 1 tsp cornstarch
6.7
03
Brown Sugars
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Darker with molasses flavor; adds moisture, pack firmly for 1:1 swap in cookies and cakes
5.0
04
Honey
5.00.81 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup honey per cup sugar; reduce liquid by 1/4 cup, lower oven 25°F to prevent browning
5.0
05
Maple Syrup
5.03/4 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup maple syrup per cup sugar; reduce liquid by 3 tbsp, expect maple flavor
5.0
06
Molasses
5.01/2 cup : 1 cup
Very strong and bitter; use 1/2 cup per cup sugar plus 1/2 tsp baking soda, darkens batter
5.0