How to Use brown sugar in a Sentence

brown sugar

noun
  • Whisk in ¼ cup of the bourbon, the brown sugar, and the eggs.
    BostonGlobe.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Add cream and brown sugar to the bottle and screw on the lid.
    Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2022
  • Return the pot to the stove and add the brown sugar and butter.
    BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • So if there’s any lumps of brown sugar, now’s the time to work it out.
    New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the brown sugar and pour the wine around the sides of the casserole.
    Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Add the brown sugar and salt and pulse a few times to combine.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Sep. 2019
  • Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of brown sugar over the bottom of the pie shell.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Whisk in the brown sugar, syrup, flour, vanilla and salt.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Next, add 1 cup of water and 2 cups of brown sugar to the saucepan, and bring that to a boil.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Stir in the syrup, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, butter, and salt.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • For the brown sugar, use light (not dark) for the best results.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The onions should be almost the color of dark brown sugar.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The honey-brown sugar glaze gives the porky meat a sweet fruity edge.
    Kate Krader, chicagotribune.com, 9 Dec. 2019
  • Add the onions and brown sugar to the pot or Dutch oven and reduce the heat to medium-low.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The brown sugar makes these cookies chewy in the center and crisp around the edges.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Add brown sugar, half-and-half, and corn syrup; mix well.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • Or go the Pad Thai route by adding a hit of tamarind juice, brown sugar, and chiles to the peanut-y sauce.
    Bon Appétit, 17 Aug. 2021
  • In the 1960s, a back-to-the-land aesthetic brought in whole-wheat flour and brown sugar.
    Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 2 May 2020
  • The Añejo has notes of caramel, raisin, brown sugar and oak.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
  • To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk.
    USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The molasses in the brown sugar serves to heighten the caramel notes in the bourbon or rye.
    Daniel Neman, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • Place the butter in a medium saucepan and add 1¼ cups (275 grams) of the brown sugar.
    BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Look for notes of brown sugar, leather, caramel, and maple on the palate, with a healthy dose of tannins.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Arefi likes to slice the cake and top it with berries and brown sugar whipped cream.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Stir in the brown sugar and use your fingers to break up any large lumps.
    BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2021
  • In a small bowl, add and mix the salt, pepper, garlic and brown sugar for the rub.
    ExpressNews.com, 7 Dec. 2020
  • Add the sweet potatoes, green beans, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, the zest of the lime, the juice of half of the lime, and the vegetable stock.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Here, tomatoes and lemon slices provide a bright boost to the dish, but feel free to forgo or vary the recipe with seasonings like brown sugar and mustard or simply try out other salmon recipes.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
  • In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place flours, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; pulse to combine, about 10 seconds.
    Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025

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