
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)
Binagoongang Baboy
Pork cooked with Shrimp paste.
Biscoitos de Maizena
Cornstarch Cookies. These cookies are so light they melt in your mouth. They are a great favorite of Brazilians. They're called Maizena cookies because that's the brand name for cornstarch in Brazil. These are made with cornstarch only.
Biscotti
Biscotti more correctly known as biscotti di Prato (English: biscuits of Prato), also known as cantuccini (English: corners), are a twice-baked cake originating in the Italian city of Prato.
Biscuit Easter Bunnies
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Biscuits
- These biscuits are tall, light, and flaky. They are less salty than many bought mixes. They taste good plain or with butter, honey, jam, or sausage/ham gravy.
Biscuits with Sour Cream
In Romanian: Pesmeti cu smantana
Bistro Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Trapper Estate in Garland, Texas in 1987. Also part of the family collection from the Hoyt Estate in Allen, Texas in 1989.
Bittersweet Chocolate Basil Tart with Honey Grapefruit Sauce
Bittersweet Chocolate Basil Tart with Honey Grapefruit Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Bittersweet Chocolate Bread Pudding
Purchased from the Young Estate in Sparks, Nevada in 1990. The notation on card says this was "Paw-Paw's favorite dessert". Dated 1916.
Black Bean Chili Pot Pie
Black Bean Chili Pot Pie from the Recidemia collection
Black Bean Stir-Fry
Black Bean Stir-Fry
Blackberry Alaskas
A sweet canadian prepared dessert, can be eaten at every moment of the day, best after a good dinner. Requires only basic cooking skills. Enjoy !
Blackberry Curd
Makes about 1 pint blackberry curd will keep up to 10 days in the refrigerator.
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.
Blackberry Smoothie
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Black Currant and Rhubarb Jam
Black Currant and Rhubarb Jam from the Recidemia collection
Black Pepper Syrup
Black Pepper Syrup from the Recidemia collection
Bliny
(singular blin; in Russian, блин[ы]) are small Russian pancakes, typically topped with sour cream, jam or caviar. The following recipe makes 20-25 blini.
Bløtkake
Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway's national day, May 17th.
Bløtkake
Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway's national day, May 17th.
Blueberry Betty
Fruit & Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6-8
Blueberry Bread Pudding
Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
Blueberry Buckle
A nice canadian dessert recipe by Helen O'Blenis. Tastes great and easy to create !
Blueberry Cobbler
Farmers' Market Recipes by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resouces, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Cook Time: About an hour Serves: 8
Blueberry Grunt Recipe
Blueberry Grunt Recipe from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Meringue Rice Custard
Makes 8 servings.

Blueberry muffin
are a pastry common in many parts of the world.
Blueberry Nut Crunch
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes I by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Blueberry, Orange Bread Pudding with Strawberry, Rhubarb Sauce
This Recipe is From The April 2002 Chef of The Month Interview with Arlene Ward.
Blueberry Pie I
The deep blue jewels of summer are the lovely blueberry. Blueberry season is short so enjoy eating them any way you can. Here's a recipe for Blueberry Pie.
Blueberry Raspberry Pie
Blueberry Raspberry Pie from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry-Rhubarb Breakfast Sauce
Yields 7 cups.
Blueberry Rice Pudding
Makes 6 servings.
Blueberry Rolls
Blueberry Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Soy Pancakes
Blueberry Soy Pancakes from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Streusel Cake
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Love Estate in Sachse, Texas in 1984.
Blue Cheese Dressing with Buttermilk
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Blue Corn Atole
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
Blue Corn Flapjacks
Contributed by A River of Recipes:
Blue Corn Hot Cakes or Waffles
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
Bohemian Christmas Cookies
Bohemian Christmas Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Boiled Collard Green
Boiled Collard Green from the Recidemia collection
Boiled Custard
Serve over pound cake or Jell-O.
Boiled Custard Eggnog
Boiled Custard Eggnog from the Recidemia collection
Boiled Moldavian Sausages
In Romanian: Caltabosi moldovenesti (fierti)
Bojo
Bojo from the Recidemia collection
Bojo
Cuisine of Suriname
Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce
Bok Choy with Hot Bacon Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Boko Boko Harees
Wheat paste food