How do you soften brown sugar that has become as hard as a rock?

How to soften brown sugar ideas:

  • Place a moistened cloth over the open container and leave it for several hours .

  • Hard brown sugar will soften if you place a cut apple piece in the container overnight. Remove apple piece next day and sugar will remain soft.

  • If the brown sugar is in a box, put it in a plastic bag. Run a little square of paper towel under the faucet (smaller than a postcard). Wring it out, then put into the bag, seal, and stick in microwave for 15-20 seconds. You might have to keep checking it. But I guarantee you, it works like a charm.

  • Put the brown sugar in a bowl, sprinkle a tiny bit of water on it, cover it, and put it in a microwave for a half minute or so depending on the amount you want softened.

  • To keep the brown sugar soft, place a terra cotta (clay) disc in water over night and then in the sugar container. It will slowly release the moisture into the sugar.

  • Microwave it for 15-30 seconds on high without any additional water.

  • Easiest one I've found to work would be to place a slice of toast inside the container where the brown sugar is. Works like a charm.

  • My wife puts in a slice of bread and seals it, and leaves it over night. She says it works.
 

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