Brown sugar is available in light and dark forms. Dark brown sugar has more molasses and therefore a more intense flavor than light brown sugar.

To store brown sugar, wrap it in a plastic bag and place in a coffee can which has a snap- on lid.

To soften it when it is as hard as a rock or if it has lumps; put it in the microwave for 15 minutes or until soft with little water. You can even put it in a jar with a piece of moist paper towel under the lid.

To keep brown sugar moist, store it in an airtight container with any of the citrus fruits like whole orange, lemon, or lime.

Hardened brown Sugar - Place a slice of bread in it to soften it back.

Brown sugar will keep soft if stored in a freezer.

Soften brown sugar by freezing it. It will be soft when thawed.

To soften hard brown sugar, place in sealed container with a couple of marshmallows.

One cup of white sugar and two tbsp. molasses make one cup of brown sugar.

For a brown sugar substitute, mix together 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 tsp. maple flavouring and 1/2 tsp. molasses.