DIY Muscovado Sugar

5 from 1 vote

Finding the perfect muscovado sugar substitute can feel like a quest for a hidden culinary treasure. Muscovado sugar, with its rich molasses flavor and moist, sticky texture, is a beloved ingredient among home cooks and bakers alike.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Western

Servings: cup

Calories: 828kcal

Author: Val

Ingredients

1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses (use 1 tablespoon for light muscovado and 2 tablespoons for dark muscovado)

Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, measure out 1 cup of white granulated sugar. Add 1 tablespoon of molasses for a light muscovado sugar substitute or 2 tablespoons for a dark muscovado sugar substitute.
Use a fork or a whisk to thoroughly combine the molasses with the white granulated sugar. Keep mixing until the molasses is evenly distributed throughout the sugar and the mixture is a uniform color. This might take a few minutes, so be patient!
If you find any clumps in your mixture, use the back of the fork to press them against the side of the bowl and break them up. You want the texture to be as consistent as possible.
Transfer your DIY muscovado sugar substitute to an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry place, just as you would with regular sugar.
Use this substitute in a 1:1 ratio in any recipe that calls for muscovado sugar.

Notes

This substitute is excellent in recipes where muscovado sugar's moisture and deep flavor are essential, such as in cookies, brownies, marinades, and sauces.
For a more intense molasses flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of molasses to taste.

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