Easy DIY Blackstrap Molasses Brown Sugar
Now, you might be wondering, why bother making your own brown sugar when you can easily pick up a bag at the grocery store? Well, let me tell you, the difference in flavor is incomparable. By combining a simple white sugar with blackstrap molasses and one more "secret" ingredient it tastes like brown sugar should. Making your own Easy DIY Blackstrap Molasses Brown Sugar has a better flavor AND is also packed with vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium.
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer or Large Bowl & Whisk
- 1 Large Air-Tight Container
Ingredients
- 5 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses, or regular molasses, See Notes Below.
- 1-1/2 teaspoon almond extract, or vanilla extract, optional but recommended
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer add half of the sugar and all of the blackstrap molasses. Stir with a whisk or on low/stir for 1-2 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
- Add the remaining sugar and the extract if you like. Mix for another minute until well combined.
- Store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months. See the notes below on how to make it lighter or darker.
Notes
Nutritional Values and Servings are estimates only.
Blackstrap Molasses- Now this for me is the key ingredient and where those added vitamins and minerals come from. I love it, but if it is too strong for you just go ahead and use a regular molasses and follow the same steps and measurements. This recipe is very adaptable. Want a lighter brown sugar? Use less molasses. Need a dark brown sugar? Add a bit more. You're in control! Don't like blackstrap or can't find it? Go for the regular stuff.
Almond or Vanilla Extract- The original recipe calls for almond extract, which I have used many times, but if I am baking and sharing I tend to use the vanilla extract incase there are any nut allergies out there. What the extract does is help tone down and balance out the very strong flavors in the Blackstrap Molasses. It maintains it's great taste but adds a bit of magic to the end result. Trust me, it is very good but if you aren't sure about then you can skip it all together.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 56gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 124mgSugar: 56gCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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