Substitute Brown sugar, packed for Granulated sugar
What granulated sugar does in a recipe: Bulk sweetener: tenderizes, holds moisture, caramelizes for browning, and builds structure in cakes and cookies.
Brown sugar, packed
per 1 cup granulated sugar
US1 cup packed brown sugar
Metric220 g packed brown sugar
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Same sweetness, with molasses adding moisture and a hint of acid.
What changes: Moister crumb, caramel note, darker bake
Best for: Cookies, quick breads, crumbles and cobblers
More options: all 4 Granulated sugar substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Brown sugar, packed for Granulated sugar?
- per 1 cup granulated sugar — US: 1 cup packed brown sugar. Metric: 220 g packed brown sugar.
- Why does Brown sugar, packed work as a Granulated sugar substitute?
- Same sweetness, with molasses adding moisture and a hint of acid.
- What changes when you use Brown sugar, packed instead of Granulated sugar?
- Moister crumb, caramel note, darker bake
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