Brown Sugar Substitutes: 9 Best Substitutes
Brown sugar substitutes can be a lifesaver, especially in a pinch. Here are some of the best substitutes, plus FAQs and recommended ratios.
Ingredients
- Agave Nectar: 2/3 c agave nectar for 1 c brown sugar
- Coconut Sugar: Use an equal amount as brown sugar 1:1
- Date Sugar: Use an equal amount as brown sugar 1:1
- Demerara Sugar: Use an equal amount as brown sugar 1:1
- Honey: 1/2 - 2/3 c honey for 1 c brown sugar
- Maple Syrup: 3/4 c maple syrup for 1 c brown sugar
- Muscovado Sugar: Use an equal amount as brown sugar 1:1
- Turbinado Sugar: Use an equal amount as brown sugar 1:1
- White Sugar + Molasses: 1 c white sugar + 2 T molasses for 1 c brown sugar
Instructions
- Replace brown sugar with one of our 9 suggested substitutes.
- Use one of the above ratios when substituting for brown sugar in a recipe.
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