Substitutes for Brown Sugar

Find the best alternatives for brown sugar with exact ratios and cooking tips

Substitution Options

White Sugar + Molasses

1:1

Best Match

Per cup: mix 1 cup white sugar with 1 tbsp molasses (light) or 2 tbsp (dark)

Coconut Sugar

1:1

Best Match

refined sugar free

lower gi

Direct swap; similar caramel notes and moisture

Muscovado Sugar

1:1

Best Match

Unrefined cane sugar with intense molasses flavor

Honey

1:3/4

Good Alternative

refined sugar free

Use ¾ cup honey; reduce liquid by 3 tbsp

⚠ Adds its own flavor; promotes faster browning

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