Demerara brown sugar

Description

Demerara brown sugar has large, golden-brown crystals with a crunchy texture and a distinct caramel-molasses aroma, milder than dark cane sugars. Its flavor adds a subtle sweetness with notes of toffee, making it perfect for sprinkling on oatmeal, muesli, and desserts, for baking cookies, and for caramelizing fruits and sauces, as well as a decorative addition to drinks and cocktails. Nutritionally, demerara is mainly sucrose, providing quickly absorbable energy; it contains small amounts of minerals and trace amounts of molasses, but it should not replace a balanced diet and should be consumed in moderation. Store in an airtight container in a dry, cool place to prevent clumping; if it hardens, it can be softened with a piece of apple or a slice of bread for a few hours.