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)
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Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: my old rec
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Flapjack
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French Guianese Chinese Cake
French Guianese Chinese Cake from the Recidemia collection
French Toast with Mangos
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Fried Noodles
Fried Noodles from the Recidemia collection
Frozen Cookies
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Fruit Salsa
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Fruit Salsa II
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Fruity Baked Squash Rounds
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From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals Yield: 4 servings
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German Style Red Cabbage
German Style for cooked red cabbage with Apples.
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Ginger Drops
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Fruit & Vegetable of the Month: Carrots by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
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Makes about 24 cookies This recipe and the others from my week o' cookies (Thick & Chewy Double-Chocolate Cookies, Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cookies) are all from Baking Illustrated.
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Makes 4 servings
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Ginny's Toll House Cookies
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Glazed Balsamic Chicken
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Glazed Onion Canapes
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Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies I
Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies I from the Recidemia collection
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Gluten-Free Rhubarb Crumble is a sweet dessert for something different top with yogurt or sour cream.
Graham Cookies
Graham Cookies from the Recidemia collection
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Granola Bars
Granola bars are a very tasty and easy food to make. They can be sold at the market in small bars, such as the size of a candy bar. However, by following these commonly used steps you can create your own tasty granola bars right at home.
Grilled Chicken Livers with Bacon
Grilled Chicken Livers with Bacon from the Recidemia collection
Grilled Pineapple Slices
Grilled Pineapple Slices from the Recidemia collection
Grilled Rib Eyes with Mango Salsa
Grilled Rib Eyes with Mango Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Grill Seasoning
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Guava Juice
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Ham barbecue sandwiches
Ham barbecue sandwiches from the Recidemia collection
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Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Hawaiian Kabobs
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Hawaiian Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection
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