brown sugar
Brown sugar contains similar caloric content to white sugar (approximately 16-17 calories per teaspoon) with negligible micronutrient differences; the molasses provides trace amounts of minerals including potassium, calcium, and iron.
About
Brown sugar is refined granulated sugar combined with molasses, a byproduct of the sugar refining process. It exists in two primary forms: light brown sugar (containing approximately 3.5% molasses) and dark brown sugar (containing 6-7% molasses). The ingredient originated as a natural intermediate product of cane sugar refinement but is now commonly produced by adding molasses back to white sugar for consistency and moisture retention.
Brown sugar possesses a distinctive moist, clumpy texture due to its hygroscopic molasses content, and delivers a deeper, caramel-forward sweetness compared to white sugar. The molasses imparts subtle notes of toffee, vanilla, and spice depending on the source cane variety and refining methods employed.
Culinary Uses
Brown sugar is essential in baking, particularly for cookies, cakes, and brownies, where its moisture and molasses content contribute to chewy textures and complex flavors. It is widely used in savory applications including barbecue rubs, glazes for ham and ribs, and Asian stir-fries where its deeper sweetness balances salty and savory elements. Common in desserts like fudge, caramel sauces, and toffee, it also appears in oatmeal cookies, snickerdoodles, and pie fillings. Brown sugar dissolves readily in wet batters but requires light packing when measuring for dry applications to ensure accuracy.
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Recipes Using brown sugar (627)
Banana Casserole
Banana Casserole from the Recidemia collection
Banana ketchup
you can put it in hamburgers and cakes.
Banana Mango Bread
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Banana Oat Bread
Makes 18 servings.
Banana Raisin Walnut Muffins
Banana Raisin Walnut Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Bananas Foster
A dessert that consists of lengthwise-sliced bananas quickly sauteed in a mixture of rum, brown sugar and banana liqueur and served with vanilla ice cream.
Bananas Foster Chimichangas
Bananas Foster Chimichangas
Barabrith
Barabrith from the Recidemia collection
Barbados Pork Roast
Barbados Pork Roast from the Recidemia collection
Barbecued Lima Beans
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: The Illust
Barbecued One-dish Meal
Makes 6 servings
Barbecued Ribs
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Marlboro C
Barbecue Meatballs
Makes 3 servings.
Barbecue Sauce
Contributed by Sylvia at World Recipes Y-Group
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style is a tomato or ketchup based sauce used on meats. Kansas City-style barbecue sauce is the most common version used in the United States. It is tomato or ketchup based with sweet, sour and smoky elements.
Barbecue Sauce - Sweet
Barbecue Sauce - Sweet from the Recidemia collection
Barbecue Sauce with Beer
Barbecue Sauce with Beer from the Recidemia collection
Barbequed Catfish with Summer Grilled Corn Relish
A Catfish recipe.
Barbequed Pork
Serves 4 to 6
Barbeque Sauce with Beer
Barbeque Sauce with Beer from the Recidemia collection
Barely-fried Rice with Egg
Barely-fried Rice with Egg from the Recidemia collection
Barger Estate Piccalilli
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.
BBQ Beans
Beans are a staple in many households. The Drawback to using dried beans as opposed to the canned variety has simply been time constraints. With your pressure cooker you can have your own home cooked beans in 70% less time.
BBQ Beef Ribs
BBQ ribs are a great alternative to the classic pork ribs and more economical.
BBQ Sauce I
Place all ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours. When sauce has reduced, strain through a sieve. Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
Beans and Wieners under Cornbread
This recipe came from The Printey Estate sale. It was obtained it as part of the Family Collection from The Printey Estate in Forney, Texas in 2001.
Beans for Champs
A healthy and delicious dish that’s perfect for active kids.
Bean Sprout Salad
Bean Sprout Salad from the Recidemia collection
Beef braised in Beer
Beef braised in Beer from the Recidemia collection
Beef Brisket in Beer
Beef Brisket in Beer from the Recidemia collection
Beef Fajitas
When I visited San Antonio, TX, years ago, my cousin took me to the Texas Folklife Festival, where he introduced me to fajitas, telling me that they were originated by poor people who cut "beef skirts" (skirt steak) across the grain to make this tough cut much more tender.
Beef Salad
Beef Salad from the Recidemia collection
Beer-barbecued Flank Steak
Beer-barbecued Flank Steak from the Recidemia collection
Beer Bratwursts
Submitted by Fatal I fucking love bbq, and this is something I make all the time. Better than your run of the mill bratwursts since they aren't burned on the outside and soft in the middle.
Best Canadian Butter Tarts
Great Canadian invention of the butter Tarts. Requires basic cooking skills and really a joy to eat !
Best-ever Skippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich, chunky, nutty, chocolaty. Need I say more?
Best of the West Cookies
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes 4 dozen
Bittersweet Banana Chocolate Mousse
I first made this mousse when I was in college and needed to make something quick for a potluck at a friends house. I adapted it from Mollie Katzen's 1998 cookbook "Vegetable Heaven".
Black and Blue Moo
Part of Icehewk's entry in Iron Chef SA 028:Balsamic Battle
Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing
From my Aunt Maggie's Collection. Notation on card says 1932.
Blackberry Salsa
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pryor estate in Grapevine, Texas in 1996.
Black Walnut Chocolate Drop Cookies
Source: Elaine Radis
Blonde Almond Toffee Brownies
Desserts
Blueberry Crumb Bars
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
Blueberry Granola Crumble
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Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Streusel Soy Muffins
Blueberry Streusel Soy Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Blue Corn Pan Bread
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Native American Reservations
Blue Corn Scones
Blue Corn Scones A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8