Brown sugar is made by adding a sugar syrup to refined white sugar. It has a more molasses flavor than white sugar, but it also contains more moisture.

This high level of moisture in brown sugar can cause it to harden if the it isn't stored properly and is exposed to heat or humidity. 

This happens because the water molecules in the brown sugar react with the sucrose molecules, causing them all to clump together.

When you open a package of this type of sugar, you'll notice that it's stickier than white sugar because of the high concentration of molasses it contains. 

Molasses is a natural sweetener made from sugarcane or sorghum. It's dark in color and has a strong flavor.

It gets its name and color from the molasses that's added to it. If it is exposed to air, the moisture in it will gradually evaporate and the sugar will harden.

How to soften brown sugar using a microwave 


Brown sugar can be difficult to soften because it often contains large sugar crystals. The microwave is a quick and easy way to soften it.

There are two main ways that you can soften brown sugar in the microwave:

1) Place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and place in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until softened (time will vary depending on the power of your microwave).

2) Place it on a plate and heat for 20 seconds intervals until softened (time will vary depending on the power of your microwave).

How to soften it without using a microwave


In contrast to normal sugar, this type of sugar is often hard and lumpy, but it can be softened without needing to use a microwave,

This part of the article will tell you how to soften it without a microwave. This is a very useful skill when you need to make recipes that call for brown sugar, but don't have any.

1) Place the brown sugar in a glass bowl and cover it with cold water.

2) Let it sit for about 15 minutes and then drain the water off.

3) Repeat the process until the sugar has softened to your desired consistency.

And after no time, it should be soft enough to easily stir into other ingredients now.

How to soften brown sugar using an oven


The brown sugar pieces need to be placed in the oven on a baking sheet lined with papers.

The sugar should be nice and warm by the time you warm it up. The sugar should be broken into smaller pieces with a fork when checked.

You will know the sugar is ready when it is melted and easily spreadable.

If you want to use this type of sugar in a recipe, it's best to cool it down first. This will prevent the sugar from melting and becoming a runny mess. 

Instead, make it into a smooth paste. Additionally, don't increase the oven temperature if you're cooking with brown sugar.

Doing so will only speed up the process, which is not what you want, because it will probably ruin the texture.

Why to keep brown sugar from hardening


Brown sugars are typically used in baking as they provide more flavor than regular white sugars.

It is also good for caramelizing foods as they don't burn as quickly as regular granulated sugars do, which makes them perfect for recipes like flan, crème brulée and apple pie.

Brown sugar is a type of sugar that is made from the natural sugars found in sugarcane. It is brown in color and it has a texture that can be hard or soft.

This type of sugar can be used as a substitute for white sugar or it can be used to add flavor to baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads.

You probably want to keep your brown sugar as “scoopable” and ready to bake as possible, so this is the reason why to keep it from hardening.

Some final words

Thanks for reading! If you're curious about ways to reduce sugar in your diet, we have a great article on a popular diet that focuses on just that. Its called the No sugar diet.

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