How Do You Soften A Hardened Block Of Brown Sugar?
Brown sugar is a pantry essential for any home baker, but it can be a difficult ingredient to work with. One of the biggest problems with storing brown sugar is that it can easily harden into one big block, making it hard to measure or mix. These clumps can be broken up with lots of mashing and stirring, but here’s a much faster and easier method. If the hardened brown sugar is not already stored in a large, microwave-safe zip-top bag, transfer it into one. Cut an apple in half. Cut one of the halves into four slices. The other half can be eaten immediately or stored for later consumption. Place the open bag of hardened brown sugar into the microwave. Arrange the four apple slices on a paper towel and place them in the microwave next to the bag. Turn the microwave on high for 20 seconds. The apple slices will release steam, which will moisturize the mass of brown sugar and make it easier to manipulate. Remove the bag from the microwave. Push as much air out of the bag as possible and s
