01
Brown Sugars
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Coarse raw sugar; similar molasses depth, grinds well for cookie and crumble toppings
7.5
turbinado sugar substitutes
5 substitutes · avg score 6.0 · Partially refined cane sugar with large golden crystals that retain a hint of molasses flavor. Used as a finishing sugar on muffins, cookies, and creme brulee for visible crunch and subtle caramel notes.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Honey
7.51 cup : 3/4 cup
Liquid sweetener; use 3/4 cup honey per cup turbinado, reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp
7.5
03
Molasses
7.51 cup : 3/4 cup
Dark and bitter; use 1/3 cup molasses per cup turbinado plus extra sugar to balance sweetness
7.5
04
Granulated Sugars
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Coarse crystals; use same amount but expect slight molasses flavor and crunch if unmelted
5.0
05
Powdered Sugars
2.51 cup : 1 cup
Very fine and clumps easily; use 1 3/4 cups per cup turbinado, best for frostings only
2.5