Why Make Your Own?

• Zero Waste – use up leftover molasses.
• Cost-Effective – ½ cup sugar + 1 Tbsp molasses = ½ cup brown sugar for pennies.
• Custom Texture – light, dark, liquid, muscovado mimic.
• Zero Additives – no anti-caking agents.

Every Method Step-by-Step

1. Classic Molasses Blend (30 sec)

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 Tbsp molasses (light) OR 2 Tbsp (dark)

Fork or pulse in food processor 30 sec until evenly coloured.

2. Muscovado Mimic (1 min)

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses + 1 tsp water

Fork until sticky, pack like wet sand.

3. Liquid Gold (5 min)

• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup water + 1 Tbsp molasses

Simmer 5 min until syrupy; cool in jar.

4. Zero-Waste Hack (instant)

• Molasses jar dregs + spoonful of sugar = instant paste.

Ratio Cheat-Sheet

Storage & Shelf-Life

• Air-tight jar: 2 years (same as white sugar).
• Fridge: prevents hardening; bring to room temp before use.
• Freezer: pack wet styles in ice-cube trays for portion control.

10 Zero-Waste Hacks

1. Molasses jar dregs + spoonful of sugar = instant paste.
2. Liquid version = instant glaze for cakes.
3. Pack wet style = instant muscovado for coffee.
4. Liquid + soy sauce = instant teriyaki.
5. Light brown = instant BBQ rub base.
6. Liquid + vinegar = instant caramel vinaigrette.
7. Pack wet + butter = instant caramel butter.
8. Liquid + oats = instant granola clumps.
9. Light brown + chilli = instant dry rub.
10. Liquid + cream = instant caramel sauce.

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