Has Anyone Used Muscovado Sugar?

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   eatlikenooneposted 13 years ago

   I wanted to know if anyone has used muscovado sugar before? I am experimenting using different sugars in my recipes, and just wanted to hear if anyone else has used it.

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      vespawoolfposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, I've used it to sweeten coffee or tea. It has a strong molasses flavor, which I don't mind. I wouldn't be a good substitute for sugar in baked goods.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yes I've used it for Christmas pudding. It helps the fruit retain moisture, it is very moist.

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   2uesdayposted 13 years ago

   Yes I have used it a couple of times,it does seem to add a stronger flavor to the cake than most other sugars. It also darkens the finished color of the cake if I remember correctly.

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   daisynicolasposted 13 years ago

   Muscovado sugar is mostly used as garnish because of its characteristically bigger granules. When you want your pastries, cookies, cakes  finish with some extra crunch, extra color, and a bit of sweetness, use it as topping.  Best for plain cookies, scones and muffins.  This sugar does not melt easily, thus, don't use in place of regular sugar.

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      eatlikenooneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I think you are referring to demera or turbinado sugar. Those sugars have large crystals. I worked at a bakery and that is the kind of sugar we used to top our ginger cookies and it had a crunch to it after coming out of the oven.

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   EmpressFelicityposted 13 years ago

   I use it in bread pudding, along with treacle.

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   Shaddieposted 13 years ago

   Yes, and it is VERY strong! I love it! A few drops of the stuff is like a few globs of honey, it goes a long way.

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      eatlikenooneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I love it too. Sometimes we sprinkle some on a bowl of Cherrios, gives them a great flavor.

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