Vickers chooses dark brown sugar in recipes where she wants a stronger molasses flavor, like gingerbread, baked beans, or barbecue sauces. “The darker sugar can also enhance moisture retention in ...

Boston baked beans bake in a sauce typically made with molasses while traditional baked beans cooked in brown sugar. Regular ...

Add the brown ... down the sugar crystals, so there aren’t any lumps of sugar left. Stir in the molasses (make sure you get it all out of the measuring spoon). Drain the beans well and add ...