Brown sugar is a "granulated, refined sugar that comes from the same plant as white sugar," says Kate Zeratsky, RD, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. It gets its ...

For the occasional, not-so-serious baker, any old lump of brown sugar might do: light brown, dark brown or even white mixed with a bit of molasses. But for those who strive for baking perfection — ...

Brown sugar lends complexity to recipes—from savory barbecue sauce to chocolate chip cookies—along with big flavor that’s absent from white sugar. It’s a moist, earthy, craveable source of sweetness, ...

Brown sugar is a natural sweetener that comes from processing sugar beets or sugar cane plants. Most commercially produced brown sugar is made by mixing white sugar with molasses, giving it a distinct ...

Yes, you can use white sugar, molasses, honey, and maple syrup as a substitute for brown sugar so you don't have to run to the store. First, you should understand what brown sugar is. Brown sugar is ...

We’re ready to shed some light on this sweet topic. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years experience who loves cooking ...

The difference between light and dark brown sugar is readily apparent if you need to improvise at home using granulated sugar and molasses. To make dark brown sugar, add 1 tablespoon of molasses to 1 ...