Jan 8, 2024 · There are 5 simple ways to soften brown sugar: in the microwave, in the oven, with a slice of bread, with an apple slice, and with terracotta. Read on to learn more about each method and also …

Dec 20, 2024 · Read on to learn how to soften brown sugar (both light and dark varieties). And to keep your brown sugar from hardening in the first place, store it in a tightly-sealed food storage container.

Dec 22, 2024 · Here’s everything you need to know about why brown sugar hardens, how to soften it, and how to prevent it from becoming an unyielding brick in the first place.

Jul 20, 2022 · The three best ways to quickly soften brown sugar are in a microwave, in an oven or with bread slices. Here's exactly how to soften brown sugar.

Feb 26, 2025 · We tested 7 different ways to soften brown sugar. Here, our favorite technique, and the results from all our testing. Plus, how to store brown sugar so it doesn't get hard.

May 24, 2025 · Fortunately, hard brown sugar is totally avoidable, and we’re here to show you the best way to store your brown sugar so it stays soft indefinitely. We’ve also included some tricks you can …

Jan 22, 2022 · It’s quick and easy to soften white and brown sugar with these 11 methods, using everyday equipment, items and ingredients from your kitchen cupboards.

May 11, 2025 · To help make sure you and I can make homemade chocolate chip cookies or blondies whenever a craving strikes, I tested eight popular methods to find the very best way to soften brown …

Oct 26, 2025 · “The easiest way to soften a hard chunk of brown sugar is to place it in a bowl and cover it with a damp paper towel. Microwave the sugar for 20-second intervals until it softens.”

Nov 7, 2025 · This guide walks through quick fixes, slower overnight tricks, and storage habits that keep brown sugar scoopable for months. Brown sugar hardens when the moisture from the molasses …