How many times have you reached for the package of brown sugar on the shelf and found it to be hard as a rock? Do you just throw it out and head for the store for a new package? This problem usually happens because the sugar dries out and the added molasses sticks it together like glue. Most brown sugars these days are simply white sugar with some molasses added back in. But how do you fix this problem?

What You Need:

  • 3 Red Delicious apples, cored and cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract