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Substitutes for Turbinado Sugar

7 Best Substitutes for Turbinado Sugar

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Turbinado sugar adds a unique coarse texture and subtle caramel notes to recipes. These seven substitutes vary from coarse sugars to liquid sweeteners and DIY blends to help replicate flavor and texture depending on your cooking needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Kitchen Tips, Substitutes
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Demerara Sugar Use 1:1 as a direct substitute; slightly larger crystals with mild molasses flavor
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Use 1:1 for flavor but softer texture without crunch
  • 1 cup Raw Sugar Use 1:1; crystal size varies by brand, flavor similar to turbinado
  • Granulated White Sugar + Molasses (DIY Blend) Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon molasses until evenly coated
  • 1 cup Coconut Sugar Use 1:1; finer grain with earthy notes, loses coarse texture
  • 0.75 cup Honey Use ¾ cup per cup turbinado; reduce other liquids by ¼ cup
  • 0.75 cup Maple Syrup Use ¾ cup per cup turbinado; reduce other liquids by ¼ cup, strong maple flavor

Method
 

  1. Select your substitute based on recipe needs: coarse texture, molasses flavor, or liquid sweetness.
  2. For sugar substitutes, measure 1:1 except for honey and maple syrup (¾ cup per cup turbinado). For DIY blend, mix granulated sugar with molasses thoroughly.
  3. If using liquid sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, reduce other liquids in the recipe by ¼ cup to maintain balance.
  4. Incorporate your sweetener as directed in the recipe, stirring or blending well to combine.
  5. Taste or check texture after mixing; adjust sweetness or liquid slightly if necessary before baking or serving.

Notes

  • Demerara sugar offers the closest texture match with visible crystals.
  • Liquid sweeteners affect batter consistency and require liquid adjustments.
  • DIY molasses sugar blend replicates flavor but lacks crunch.

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