Can someone explain to my what Turbinado or Demerara Sugar is, and if it can be purchased anywhere in Manhattan, preferrably on the UWS. Thanks (2 replies, last updated by Pat Goldberg May 8, 2003)

I have a recipe that calls for dark brown sugar. Can I use demerara sugar instead? Will the “crunchiness” of the demerara dissolve during baking? (12 replies, last updated by MakingSense January 28, 2007)

Definition below. Demerara is coarser raw sugar but uniform crystals; turbinado is raw sugar that’s been steam-cleaned with a light molasses flavoring. I like using demerara as a sprinkling on top of cookies that call for it... (3 replies, last updated by cookiemonster June 11, 2003)

I’m thinking of trying my hand in making Belgian waffles, which calls for pearl sugar. Do you think I could substitute a large grain/coarse sugar like sanding sugar or a very coarse demerara? Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by digkv February 20, 2007)

buy jaggery at www.sugarindia.com they’ve got other natural special sugars also like demerara, brown, golden syrup etc— one yummier than the other:) (5 replies, last updated by sera March 19, 2009)

size anywhere. So I settled on the raw sugar you can buy at any grocery store. It may be labelled demerara or just natural cane sugar. The translucent brown color should work well on a dark brown molasses cookie. Please note I am... (1 reply, last updated by klmonline December 22, 2007)

" enough. Sugar plus treacle? Demerara sugar? Any other English or Euro products that would work? THanks! (2 replies, last updated by ironmom November 1, 2002)

I don’t have the exact recipe, but I think this will work: 3 oz. light or gold rum 1 oz. dark Jamaican rum (Myers Rum) 1 oz. Demerara rum 1/2 oz. orange juice 1/2 oz. guava juice 1/2 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 oz.... (2 replies, last updated by scott88 September 29, 2009)

Caster sugar is the term for regular sugar. I don’t know about golden caster sugar — you could try that granulated brown sugar, or just use white sugar. Muscovado is essentially regular brown sugar. FYI Demerara sugar... (8 replies, last updated by Caitlin Wheeler July 31, 2002)

Yes, I believe you can sub in demerara sugar, which will give you the same taste, but not the moisture. You can also combine white sugar and molasses (about a 6:1 ratio) for a better brown sugar substitute. (9 replies, last updated by Old Spice May 11, 2007)

Love a good dark rum: Goslings, Meyers, Lemon Hart Demerara mixed with cider. Serve cold or warm, YUM. (5 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet October 15, 2009)

oz. of the rum, and stir until very cold. Call it an Old Fashioned Monk or something like that. I’ve done this to great success using demerara syrup and some home-made sassparilla bitters. (2 replies, last updated by craigasaurus June 19, 2009)

demerara or raw (turbinado) sugar is a good one, but the granulation may not be the same, and demerara doesn’t cream well with butter. (5 replies, last updated by smartie September 20, 2009)

I picked up my guy a book on Tiki tails for Christmas, and now he’s on a hunt for Demerara rum (Lemon Hart or El Dorado brand). We’ve tried Marty’s and Kappy’s and Mall Discount liquors (Alewife) and some... (16 replies, last updated by StriperGuy July 19, 2008)

I second the 10 Cane it is always a go to of mine as well. My recipe is a little different though. 2 oz Rum (or Rhum Agricole if you have it) 1 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Demerara Sugar Simple Syrup Makes for a very nice Daiquiri with some... (12 replies, last updated by efdee July 19, 2008)