How to Use brown sugar in a Sentence

brown sugar

noun
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  • Add cream and brown sugar to the bottle and screw on the lid.
    — Sunset Magazine, 20 May 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk.
    — USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Stir in the brown sugar and use your fingers to break up any large lumps.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2021
  • The creamy dish melts in your mouth, with hints of brown sugar and maple syrup throughout.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The caramel-like flavor of brown sugar grounds this ice cream.
    — Washington Post, 14 June 2021
  • The reason why brown sugar clumps up boils down to how it’s made.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Buy a pre-seasoned beef brisket and rub it with brown sugar.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Add to the pan along with the lime juice and brown sugar, adding extra juice, sugar, or salt to taste.
    — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2022
  • A bit of brown sugar adds sweetness to the noodle sauce.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • Cover a 5 to 6lb round of beef all over with 3oz light brown sugar and leave in the fridge for two days.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Buy a pre-seasoned beef brisket and rub it with brown sugar.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Add bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, the rest of the orange juice, lemon zest and lemon juice.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • For glaze, in a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and the 2 teaspoons mustard; set aside.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Combine the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl.
    — USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2023
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, canola oil and molasses.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The chicken gets a marinade of coconut milk, spicy sambal, lime juice, and brown sugar, which is then cooked out over the stove and brushed onto the thighs.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2024

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