How to soften brown sugar
A few ways to soften brown sugar using the oven, microwave or simply leaving it out overnight. Here are step-by-step instructions for each method.
Calories: 836kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishcloth
- Aluminum foil
- Glass bowl
Ingredients
- Brown sugar
- 1 slice of bread
Instructions
Microwave with a towel
- Place your hardened brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl
- Wet a paper towel or dishcloth and ring out the excess water, then lay it over the bowl with the brown sugar.
- Place in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Using a fork break up the clumps and add a few more seconds if needed.
Microwave with a bowl of water
- Place your hardened brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and into the microwave.
- Place another microwave-safe bowl in the microwave next to the brown sugar about 1/3 full of water.
- Microwave both bowls for about 30 seconds.
- Break up the brown sugar with a fork.
Oven Method
- Preheat your oven to 250°F
- Wrap your hardened brown sugar tightly in tin foil and then place it on a baking sheet.
- Cook for about 5 minutes and check on it. Be sure to wear oven mitts as it is going to be hot.
- Add another 5 minutes if needed but don't overdo it.
Overnight
- Place a slice of bread (or apple slices) into an airtight container with the brown sugar.
- Let it sit out on the counter overnight and the moisture from the bread (or apples) will loosen your brown sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 216g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 293mg | Sugar: 213g | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg