Molasses is thick, bittersweet cane syrup — essential in gingerbread, baked beans, and barbecue sauce. Whether you ran out mid-recipe or need a dietary swap, here are the best substitutes for molasses, with exact amounts.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup molasses
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Milder flavor.
Use: 3/4 cup brown sugar + 1/4 cup honey for 1 cup molasses
Mix until combined.
Close in sweetness and color.
Use: 1:1 for 1 cup molasses
Swap directly.
The British equivalent.
The best all-round substitute is Dark corn syrup: use 1:1 for 1 cup molasses. Swap directly. Milder flavor.
Yes. Use 3/4 cup brown sugar + 1/4 cup honey for 1 cup molasses. Mix until combined. Close in sweetness and color.
Vegan options: Dark corn syrup, Treacle.
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