Substitute for White Sugar

Pure sucrose; sweetens, tenderizes, and supports structure.

• Sugar & Sweeteners
• 4 options
• Also called granulated sugar

1. 1

   Brown sugar1:1

   Best

   Adds molasses flavor, slight extra moisture, darker color.

   cookies, quick breads
2. 2

   Coconut sugar1:1

   Less sweet, caramel notes, darker.

   cookies, muffins
3. 3

   Honey3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar, reduce other liquid by 3 tbsp

   Browns faster — reduce oven temp 25F.

   quick breads, marinades meringues
4. 4

   Maple syrup3/4 cup per 1 cup, reduce liquid by 3 tbsp

   Distinct flavor; reduce oven temp 25F.

   muffins, glazes

Recipes that use white sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites

10 min 375°F 220 cal

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

10 min 350°F 240 cal

Blistered Sugar Snap Peas

8 min 400°F 80 cal

Other sugar & sweeteners swaps

Brown SugarPowdered SugarHoneyMaple SyrupMolassesCorn Syrup (light)Agave NectarMarshmallows

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