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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Brown Sugar Recipes
Brown sugar is a pantry staple made with sugar and molasses, giving it a soft texture, warm caramel flavor, and subtle moisture that works especially well in baked goods.
Use it in cookies, muffins, quick breads, cakes, crumbles, and glazes when you want deeper sweetness than white sugar. It is also excellent in barbecue sauce, marinades, baked beans, stir-fry sauces, and roasted vegetables.
Light brown sugar has a milder molasses flavor, while dark brown sugar tastes richer and more robust. In many recipes they can be swapped, but dark brown sugar will add more color, moisture, and caramel-like depth.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories38 kcal
Protein0.1g
Fatg
Carbs98.1g
Sugar97g
Fiberg
Sodium28mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Brown Sugar in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Brown Sugar
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
30 min
Turkish-Spiced Salmon with Dijon Lemon Cream, Couscous and Apple Arugula Salad
A bright, savory salmon dinner with Turkish spices, fluffy couscous, creamy Dijon-lemon sauce and a crisp apple arugula...
50 min
Butter-Basted Chicken with Candied Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Juicy butter-basted chicken breasts paired with caramelized Brussels sprouts and bacon, plus creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a...
30 min
Vietnamese Marinated Sirloin Steak with Quick-Pickled Veggies and Jasmine Rice
Tender sirloin steak marinated in a bold Vietnamese-style blend of soy sauce, garlic, lime and jalapeño, served with...
30 min
Turkish-Spiced Salmon with Couscous and Apple Arugula Salad
A flavorful salmon fillet seasoned with Turkish spices, served over fluffy couscous with a tangy mustard cream sauce...
35 min
New York Strip Steak with Blood Orange Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A romantic dinner featuring pan-seared New York strip steak with a tangy blood orange and cranberry sauce, served...
30 min
Spiced Dijon Salmon with Apple Pecan Salad and Couscous
A flavorful salmon fillet coated in warm Turkish spices, served with a creamy Dijon sauce, fluffy couscous and...
50 min
Baked Apple Pecan Oatmeal with Cranberries and Greek Yogurt
This baked oatmeal transforms plain oats into a bouncy, cake-like breakfast packed with apples, pecans and cranberries. Topped...
10 min
Turmeric-Crusted Tilapia with Coconut Rice and Green Beans
Flaky tilapia seasoned with turmeric, pan-seared and served over buttery coconut rice with steamed green beans, finished with...
35 min
Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Sweet Potato Mash and Almond Green Beans
Juicy herbed chicken cutlets served over creamy sweet potato mash with roasted green beans and toasted almonds, all...
10 min
Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Lemony Vegetables
This brown sugar bourbon glazed salmon is seared to perfection and topped with a buttery miso-maple glaze and...
35 min
Lemon Chicken with Tarragon Chimichurri and Couscous
Bright lemon chicken paired with fluffy couscous, a tangy kale salad and a vibrant tarragon chimichurri.
40 min
Apricot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Rice and Sesame Green Beans
Savory-sweet pork tenderloin with a sticky apricot balsamic glaze, served over fragrant ginger rice and crunchy sesame green...
35 min
Herbed Chicken Cutlets with Sweet Potato Mash and Almond Green Beans
Juicy chicken cutlets seasoned with Italian herbs, served over creamy sweet potato mash with roasted green beans and...
35 min
Herb-Crusted Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash and Almond Green Beans
Juicy herb-crusted chicken cutlets paired with creamy sweet potato mash and crunchy almond green beans, all finished with...
30 min
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
This quick and easy stir-fry combines juicy pineapple, tender ground pork and crisp snow peas in a tangy...
30 min
Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Couscous and Roasted Zucchini
Juicy pork chops coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar Dijon glaze, served with fluffy garlic herb...
35 min
Baked Apple Dutch Baby Pancake with Sausage and Maple Syrup
This baked apple Dutch baby pancake puffs up golden and beautiful, served with sausage, fresh orange and a...
50 min
Sweet and Sticky Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Vegetable Stir-Fry and Smashed Cucumber Salad
A Chinese-inspired feast featuring sweet-and-sticky glazed pork tenderloin, a bell pepper and green bean stir-fry with cashews, garlicky...
10 min
Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Trout with Lemon Crème Fraîche, Chive Mashed Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus
Tender steelhead trout fillets with a sweet and tangy brown sugar Dijon glaze, served with creamy chive mashed...
10 min
Spicy Chipotle Bacon Burgers with Crispy Potatoes and Pepita Salad
These spicy chipotle bacon burgers are loaded with flavor: smoky chipotle brown sugar bacon, jalapeño pepper jack cheese...
35 min
Golden Turmeric Tilapia with Coconut Lime Rice and Green Beans
Flaky tilapia seasoned with turmeric, pan-seared to perfection and served over buttery coconut rice with a side of...
10 min
Butter-Basted Chicken with Candied Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes
Juicy chicken cutlets with a rich pan sauce, served with candied bacon Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed potatoes.
30 min
Tangy Eastern Carolina Pulled Chicken Sliders with Vinegar Slaw
Juicy pulled chicken in a tangy vinegar-based barbecue sauce, piled onto toasted brioche buns with a crunchy cabbage...
50 min
Butter-Basted Chicken with Candied Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Juicy butter-basted chicken breasts paired with caramelized bacon Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed sweet potatoes - a gourmet...
45 min
Apricot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Rice and Sesame Green Beans
This savory-sweet pork tenderloin is pan-seared to perfection, then glazed with apricot balsamic sauce. Served over fragrant ginger...
30 min
Cinnamon Apple French Toast with Toasted Pecans and Maple Crème Fraîche
This French toast is loaded with fall flavors: caramelized cinnamon apples, crunchy toasted pecans and a creamy maple...
15 min
Herb-Roasted Chicken Legs with Brown Butter Asparagus and Carrots
Juicy herb-roasted chicken legs served over jasmine rice with brown butter asparagus and carrots. A simple yet elegant...
45 min
Hot Honey Pork Meatloaves with Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
These mini pork meatloaves are glazed with a spicy hot honey and ketchup mixture, then served alongside roasted...
10 min
Butter-Basted Chicken with Candied-Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in a decadent dinner of butter-basted chicken, creamy mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts topped with candied bacon....
50 min
Brown Sugar Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Butter-Basted Chicken and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Juicy butter-basted chicken breasts paired with candied bacon Brussels sprouts and creamy mashed sweet potatoes make an unforgettable...
10 min
Smoky Ancho BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Candied Bacon and Slaw
Juicy chicken cutlets seasoned with ancho chili, topped with melted Gouda and layered on toasted brioche buns with...
10 min
Grilled Steak Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Veggies and Creamy Gochujang Sauce
These fresh lettuce wraps are filled with zesty, brown sugar-grilled steak, pickled cabbage and carrots, fresh scallions and...
15 min
Apricot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Rice and Sesame Green Beans
Savory-sweet pork tenderloin with a tangy apricot balsamic glaze, served over ginger rice and sesame green beans.
35 min
Lemon Ricotta Dutch Baby with Spiced Pears and Maple Crème Fraîche
A giant, puffy oven-baked pancake topped with cinnamon-spiced pears, creamy maple crème fraîche and crunchy pecans. Perfect for...
5 min
Spicy Vegan Ramen Stir-Fry with Edamame and Bell Peppers
A quick and fiery vegan ramen stir-fry loaded with colorful veggies and a homemade firecracker sauce. Ready in...
75 min
Rustic Pear Apple Galettes with Maple Crème Fraîche
These easy pear apple galettes are a rustic twist on pie, featuring spiced fruit in a flaky crust,...
Ingredient FAQ
Brown Sugar recipe questions
What can I cook with Brown Sugar?
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How many DandyRecipes use Brown Sugar?
This ingredient page currently links to 88 published DandyRecipes that use brown sugar or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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