Comments on: How To Make Brown Sugar https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:59:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Safiya https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-405091 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:59:12 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-405091 5 stars
In reply to Sam Merritt.

Just made it today for my oats. it worked perfectly. I used 2 tablespoons instead of 1.

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-404908 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:54 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-404908 In reply to Safiya.

I haven’t tried using honey. I think it could work, but I’m not sure if it would be a 1 to 1 substitute when using it in a recipe. Let me know how it works out if you do try it. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Safiya https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-404897 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:50:52 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-404897 Can I sue honey instead of molasses?

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-404741 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:17:38 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-404741 In reply to Alex L..

Hi Alex! I would recommend making the brown sugar first so you get the right mixture when combining ingredients. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Alex L. https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-404643 Sun, 31 May 2026 03:08:33 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-404643 Could you just add white sugar and molasses to the recipe with making brown sugar? I know to pack my brown sugar into a measureing cup, so to have a cup of brown sugar I would need to have approx. 1-1/4 white sugar. Or would that not work since the white sugar has not absorbed the molasses?

]]> By: Joy K https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-398991 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:48 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-398991 5 stars
Super easy substitute that saved me from making a 24-mile round trip to the store. Thank you! I don’t even remember why I had the molasses in the first place and worried I’d never find another use for it before it expired.

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-397601 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:52:27 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-397601 In reply to Ciera.

Hi Ciera! Blackstrap molasses is going to be much more bitter so I wouldn’t recommend using it in baking unless a recipe specifically calls for it. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Ciera https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-397499 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:37:16 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-397499 In reply to Sam Merritt.

What is the difference between unsupported molasses & blackstrap molasses?

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-395436 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:52:42 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-395436 In reply to Monica Love.

Hi Monica! Any unsulphured molasses will work. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Monica Love https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-395379 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:24:46 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-395379 Can I use Grandma’s Robust Unsulphured Molasses or does it have to be Brer Rabbit Full Flavor All Natural Unsulphured Molasses?

]]> By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-394444 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:01:46 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-394444 In reply to michael battig.

So glad we could help you find a use for it, Michael!

]]> By: michael battig https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-394389 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:10:13 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-394389 4 stars
I just knew that, if I saved that bottle of molasses, Iโ€™d find a use for it. Cheers!

]]> By: Jo https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-393312 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:34:59 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-393312 5 stars
Thank you for saving me an emergency run to the store!! This is great!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-393273 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:08:40 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-393273 In reply to Lu.

It can have quite a strong smell to it, but if it smells sour/acidic it may be bad.

]]> By: Lu https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-392804 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:48:20 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-392804 Itโ€™s a brand new jar of Grandmaโ€™s, and I donโ€™t have much experience with it, but I want to make sure Iโ€™m not crazy/ in not using rancid molasses!!]]> 5 stars
Yes brown sugar was made, but um is molasses supposed to smell awful??? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Itโ€™s a brand new jar of Grandmaโ€™s, and I donโ€™t have much experience with it, but I want to make sure Iโ€™m not crazy/ in not using rancid molasses!!

]]> By: Kym https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-391833 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:42:34 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-391833 5 stars
Easy and delicious! No more hard and stale brown sugar!!!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-391494 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:58:58 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-391494 In reply to JoanneMarie.

Hi JoanneMarie, yes you can make this in your mixer, but unless you’re making a large quantity sometimes it can be difficult for the paddle attachment to properly cream the two together to make sure the molasses is well absorbed by the sugar, so that’s just something to watch out for.

]]> By: JoanneMarie https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-391429 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:10 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-391429 Can I just add white sugar and the corresponding amount of molasses into my mixer and let it create the brown sugar for me?

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-386621 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:24:16 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-386621 In reply to Evan Robish.

I’m glad you found it useful, Evan! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Evan Robish https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-385352 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:08:08 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-385352 5 stars
Hey I learned this a while back and it is deep in my mind to come give thanks to those spreading this information. One jar of molasses lasted me a year of baking. And hey I bake goodies for family, friends, coworkers and parishioners. This has truly saved me money. Thank you!

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-384480 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:13:53 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-384480 In reply to Kathy.

Thank you, Kathy! ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-384468 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:04:47 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-384468 In reply to mscoralrose.

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. ๐Ÿ™‚

]]> By: mscoralrose https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-384458 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:04:23 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-384458 5 stars
Turns regular sugar into brown sugar in less than 5 minutes! I’m kind of annoyed I didn’t know about this sooner, lol. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Kathy https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-384435 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:20:23 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-384435 Great hack. I used my food processor to mix ingredients.

]]> By: Sam Merritt https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/comment-page-3/#comment-379343 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:54:48 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=26100#comment-379343 In reply to Heather Sprague.

I’m glad it was helpful, Heather! ๐Ÿ™‚

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