
sugar
Sugar is primarily composed of carbohydrates providing approximately 4 calories per gram, with negligible protein, fat, or micronutrients in refined white sugar. Specialty sugars such as muscovado and coconut sugar contain trace minerals including potassium and iron, though in nutritionally insignificant quantities.
About
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate (monosaccharide or disaccharide) that serves as a fundamental sweetening agent in culinary applications worldwide. The most common culinary sugar is sucrose, a disaccharide derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris), which is extracted, refined, and crystallized into granulated form. Sucrose comprises glucose and fructose units bonded together and represents approximately 99.9% purity in refined white sugar.\n\nSugar exists in multiple forms beyond granulated white sugar, including brown sugar (sucrose with molasses), muscovado (moist, mineral-rich), demerara, and turbinado (large-crystal varieties), as well as other sweetening sources such as honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Each variety possesses distinct moisture content, crystal size, and residual mineral profiles that influence flavor and culinary properties. Chemically, sugar is highly soluble in water and undergoes transformation when heated—caramelizing at elevated temperatures and undergoing the Maillard reaction when combined with proteins.
Culinary Uses
Sugar functions as a fundamental ingredient across all culinary traditions, serving roles that extend far beyond simple sweetening. In baking, it modifies texture (providing moisture and tenderness), promotes browning through caramelization and the Maillard reaction, and contributes to structure through its hygroscopic properties. In confectionery, precise heating and crystallization techniques transform sugar into syrups, caramels, fondant, and pulled sugar sculptures. Sugar also functions as a preservative in jams and pickles, balances acidity in sauces, and enhances the perception of other flavors. It appears in savory applications including barbecue rubs, glazes, and Asian cooking, where balance between sweet and savory is essential.
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Recipes Using sugar (2,800)
Fruit Pecan Cake
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.
Fruit Salad II
Fruit Salad II from the Recidemia collection
Fruit Salad with Belgian Endive
Fruit, fruit, fruit ! What can I say more about this fresh and healthy fruit salad a la belgian style ! Enjoy !
Fruit Smoothie No Bake Cheesecake
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 16 servings
Fruit Tart
Fruit Tart from the Recidemia collection
Fruit Tarts
Fruit Tarts from the Recidemia collection
Fruit Whip
Fruit Whip from the Recidemia collection
Fudge à la Louise
Fudge à la Louise from the Recidemia collection
Fudgey brownies
These are the fudgiest, most heart-stoppingly bad for you brownies that you will ever taste. And the best thing about them is that they're really basic and easily modifiable. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, mini M&Ms, frosting...
Fudgey Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Pie
Fudgey Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Pie from the Recidemia collection
Ful-Sudani
Peanut macaroons. Dessert with white egg and vanilla flavour. You can prepare it in few minutes.
Funnel Cakes
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes about a
Gado-gado
Gado-gado is a vegetable salad with a peanut sauce dressing.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar Ka Halwa
Galbi Gui
Galbi gui Grilled beef short rib
Gamatte Nido
Gamatte Nido from the Recidemia collection
Gan Shao Ming Yu Xia
Seafood in Tomato Chilli Sauce. Seafood dishes are best when prepared from fresh ingredients. Chinese restaurants often display live fish and other seafood in tanks outside, their shop fronts, so that diners can select the seafood for their meal.
Garlic and Dijon Salad Dressing
This is a fantastic-tasting and healthy salad dressing.
Garlic and Green Olive Salad Dressing
Skip the iceberg lettuce -- good on stronger-flavored greens.
Garlic and Tarragon Dressing
A simple salad dressing.
Garlic Eggplant
Garlic Eggplant from the Recidemia collection
Garlic-Herb Pretzels
Garlic-Herb Pretzels from the Recidemia collection
Garlic-onion dinner muffins
These are easy and tasty. I serve these muffins with my Vaca Frita #59433.
Gateaux jos louis (joe louis cakes)
Gateaux jos louis (joe louis cakes) from the Recidemia collection
Gazpacho Salad Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Gemini Peanut Butter Cups
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
General Tsao's Chicken
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Genetta Cookies
Lemon cookies. Pretty, easy and very tasty. I have made them with adding lemon peel shredded very fine and the were also wonderful.
George Washington's Rice Waffles
Makes 8 servings.
Georgian Challah
Georgian Challah from the Recidemia collection
Georgian Cheese Bread
Makes 12 to 16 servings.
German Chocolate Brownies
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.
German Chocolate Cake
German Chocolate Cake swept the country and is now considered a classic.
German Hazelnut Cake
German Hazelnut Cake from the Recidemia collection

German potato salad
German Potato Salad is usually served warm and is more sour than other potato salads.
Giant Oatmeal Cookies
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 15 cookies
Gilmindi
Pancakes from the province of Jizzax (Jizzakh)
Ginataang Mais
corn and sweet rice cooked with coconut milk.
Ginger Ale Punch
Purchased from the Reinhart Estate in Ida, Oklahoma in 1992. Date and source unknown. This is tried and true and very good. I serve it at bridal and baby showers.
Ginger and Cinnamon Roll-ups
Ginger and Cinnamon Roll-ups from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Beef
Ginger Beef from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer is a traditional fermented drink that can be made as either a soft drink or an alcoholic drink. Make it in a carboy with more sugar or malt extract, and with longer fermentation time, for alcoholic ginger beer.

Gingerbread
This recipe produces , not gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread is a type of spice cake. , a variation listed at the bottom, is partially oat-based.
Gingerbread Boys
Gingerbread Boys from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Bread I
Ginger Bread I from the Recidemia collection
Ginger Dressing
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields
Gingered Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Gingered Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream from the Recidemia collection

Gingered Sugar Cookies
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.
Ginger Garlic Beef
Ginger Garlic Beef from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4
Ginger Mint Chicken
mint is seldom used in cooking but more as a medicine for cold.