How do you dry wet brown sugar clumps?

I have seen many people having problem with dry clumps of brown sugar, while I am having a problem of wet clumps of brown sugar. The sugar is in very moist clumps. Is there a way to dry it out to make it easy to work with as other dry minerals?

Best Answer

You could always recycle those food grade desiccants and put them in your brown sugar container. In Japan, they use bincho charcoal in anything that needs to have a certain level of moisture. Apparently the bincho charcoal is able to regulate moisture content, release stored moisture when too dry, and absorb it when it's too wet.

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Quick Answer about "How do you dry wet brown sugar clumps?"

Place the hard sugar on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat ($8, Target). Try to spread the clumps out if possible. Bake in a 250°F oven for about 5 minutes, checking after 2 to 3 minutes to break up pieces with a fork or wooden spoon. Remove from oven and let cool.

How do you dry out wet brown sugar?

Put the brown sugar lump in a microwave-safe bowl. Wet a paper towel and wring it out so it's lightly damp. Cover the bowl and microwave in 10-second bursts until the sugar is crumbly again. Poke the sugar with a fork between bursts to help break up the lump.

How do you dry up clumpy sugar?

Tap sugar with a spoon. If it starts to fall apart, turn oven off and leave sugar in the oven for an hour or two to completely dry out. Always store granulated sugar in an airtight container. Store powdered sugar in a cool, dry location (not the refrigerator).

What happens when brown sugar gets wet?

Brown sugar dries out when exposed to air for too long, losing all of the moisture that its molasses content provides and transforming from wet sand to a sweet, unusable brick.

How do you fluff up brown sugar?

Just follow these tips:

Place the brown sugar in a microwavable bowl.

Put a couple of damp paper towels on top of the brown sugar.

Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap or microwave safe lid.

Heat the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. ...

Fluff the sugar with a fork and use it immediately.

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