alternative sugars Posts

Piloncillo next to puerquitos

What is piloncillo? Why this classic sweetener makes great cookies, pan dulce, and more

Use this traditional Mexican unrefined sugar for a dash of flavor and history.

Oct 10, 2023
Different types of sugar next to each other

A guide to different types of sugars, how to use them, and when to substitute

It’s a sweet (and confusing) world out there, so we’re breaking it all down.

Mar 21, 2023
Sugar-free carrot cake

For me, this sugar substitute isn't as good as sugar — it's better

I enjoy these zero-added-sugar baked treats even more than the originals.

Jul 27, 2021
Baking Sugar Alternative bag next to snickerdoodles

Our new Baking Sugar Alternative

At last! A sugar replacer that works in baking

Oct 7, 2020
Bags of Swerve sugar replacement, granulated sugar, and Truvia Cane Sugar Blend, all pictured with chocolate chip cookies.

Sugar alternatives for baking

Fewer calories, but do they yield great results?

Jan 27, 2020
sugar alternatives via @kingarthurflour

Sugar alternatives

A different sort of sweet

Sep 20, 2017