gluten-free turbinado sugar
substitute.

5 gluten-free substitutes for turbinado sugar — top pick Brown Sugars at 75% function match.

all substitutes on this page are gluten-free

top substitutes

01

Brown Sugars

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Coarse raw sugar; similar molasses depth, grinds well for cookie and crumble toppings

02

Honey

7.5
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Liquid sweetener; use 3/4 cup honey per cup turbinado, reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp

03

Molasses

7.5
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Dark and bitter; use 1/3 cup molasses per cup turbinado plus extra sugar to balance sweetness

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04

Granulated Sugars

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Coarse crystals; use same amount but expect slight molasses flavor and crunch if unmelted

05

Powdered Sugars

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Very fine and clumps easily; use 1 3/4 cups per cup turbinado, best for frostings only

pitfalls to avoid

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Brown Sugars: May change cookies crumb density

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Brown Sugars: Batter may spread differently

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Honey: May change brownies crumb density

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Honey: May change cookies crumb density

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Honey: Batter may spread differently

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Powdered Sugars: May not set as firmly when chilled

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