Definition of brown sugar
: soft sugar whose crystals are covered by a film of refined dark syrup
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In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, if using, brown sugar, pear, garlic, green onion, ginger, pepper, hot chile sauce and sesame oil; whisk to combine.
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Common ones include agave, brown sugar, cane juice, cane sugar, coconut palm sugar, evaporated cane juice, fruit juice concentrate (such as apple or pear juice concentrate), honey, brown rice syrup, maple syrup and high fructose corn syrup.
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Smoked Cherry and Bacon Pancakes Makes 6 to 8 pancakes 1/2 pound smoked bacon 3 cups dried cherries 1 1/2 cups flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup brown sugar1.
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While the sweetness of white sugar is monotone, dark brown sugar is rich in molasses, which contributes the nutty, butterscotch notes of caramelization.
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Joshua Rotter, a writer in San Francisco, makes a sweet version with chocolate, slivered almonds, brown sugar and matzo.
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To add a touch of sweetness, drizzle with maple syrup or honey or sprinkle with brown sugar.
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According to Shamban, brown sugar is a powerful player in the DIY world, thanks to the fact that it's packed with wrinkle-fighting glycolic acid, as well as natural humectants to keep your skin soft and smooth.
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Craft cocktails include the Envie de Toi (Bulleit Rye, sweet vermouth and chocolate bitters), the Épicée (Grey Goose vodka, elderflower liqueur and jalapeño ginger paste) and the Marseille (vodka, basil, brown sugar, lemonade and bitters).
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First Known Use of brown sugar
1670
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Definition of brown sugar for English Language Learners
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: a type of sugar that is brown because it contains a dark syrup (called molasses)
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