Can you make brown sugar using artificial sugar powder?
On One Hand: Mix with molassesYou can make a brown sugar substitute with artificial sugar powder in the same way you would with real sugar; mix molasses (or maple syrup, which comes in sugar-free forms) into the powder using a fork, mixing in just enough to moisten the sugar powder (use about a tablespoon of molasses for every cup of sugar powder).On the Other: Some drawbacksMolasses mixed with fake sugar will have a different texture than real brown sugar and will probably get better results with some recipes than with others. Also, this mixture may work better with some sugar substitutes than others. If using real molasses or syrup, you will also add calories to your recipe, which, when combined with the taste of fake sugar, may give you something of the “worst of both worlds.”Bottom LineFor those looking to create a low-calorie brown sugar substitute, mixing your own is a common solution and one that’s generally easier than trying to locate a calorie-free brown sugar substitute in a
