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Molasses substitutes

Out of molasses? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Dark brown sugar is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Dark brown sugarbest pick

    Carries molasses flavor; dissolve for liquid recipes.

    3/4 cup packed per cup

  2. 02
    Maple syrup

    Less bitter but similar dark sweetness.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Honey

    Milder; works for sweetness and moisture.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.