How to Use brown sugar in a Sentence

brown sugar

noun
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  • Beat in 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar and ⅓ cups tahini until smooth.
    — chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Put bacon slices in a bowl, season them with pepper and toss with the brown sugar.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 18 Oct. 2021
  • Mash fruit: Mash fruit with a spoon or potato masher, and stir in brown sugar.
    — Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
  • It's infused with spiced fig, maple syrup and brown sugar for a smooth and warming finish.
    — Megan Stringer, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • With time and water, notes of caramel corn, a rich maltiness, dark chocolate and brown sugar emerge.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Try coffee with notes of marmalade, pomegranate, and brown sugar.
    — Julie Tong, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder; swapping out the benne seeds with sesame seeds and maple sugar with light brown sugar is fine.
    — Nicole Taylor, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Whisk the 1½ tablespoons brown sugar, the cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The banana and brown sugar backbone of Jack is present on the palate, along with raisin, fig, caramel and some maraschino cherry.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Contestants must cut their shapes from the candy, made from brown sugar, corn syrup and baking soda, without breaking it.
    — NBC News, 4 Oct. 2021
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar evenly over the parchment paper; set aside.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2021
  • In large mixer, cream butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until well blended.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2021
  • And what could be more homey than layers of apple, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar, not forgetting a shot of espresso and a spiced apple drizzle for good measure!
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt and puree until smooth, 10 to 12 seconds.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 17 Sep. 2021
  • 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
  • Add brown sugar, half-and-half, and corn syrup; mix well.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • 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
  • The creamy dish melts in your mouth, with hints of brown sugar and maple syrup throughout.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The reason why brown sugar clumps up boils down to how it’s made.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
  • Buy a pre-seasoned beef brisket and rub it with brown sugar.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024

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