What can substitute for brown sugar?
On One Hand: There Are Many SubstitutesIf a recipe calls for brown sugar, substitute an equal amount of granulated white sugar and 4 tbsp. of molasses per cup of sugar. You can also replace 1 cup of brown sugar with 7/8 cup of honey and decrease the total liquid in the recipe by 3 tbsp. Substitute 3/4 cup of maple syrup for 1 cup of brown sugar and reduce the liquid in the recipe by 3 tbsp.On the Other: Taste and Texture May VaryAlthough many substitutes for brown sugar exist, they may affect the taste or texture of the recipe. For example, honey increases the acid of a recipe and causes it to brown more quickly in the oven.
