Quick Tip #3 - Fix My Hard Brown Sugar Fast

Have you ever gone to use your brown sugar and noticed that it's as hard as a rock?  Yes, you can try chiseling it with a fork to get it as soft as possible, but there is an easier way.  If you need to use it right way,  put the amount of  brown sugar you need in a  microwave safe container and zap it in the microwave for around 10 seconds to soften it a bit.  If it's extra hard, place the brown sugar in a microwave safe container and fill a separate microwave safe container with water and zap then together for around 15 seconds.  In both cases, if it's still not soft enough, throw it back in the microwave for another few seconds.

To get the rest of your brown sugar back to normal, cut an apple in half and place it in your brown sugar container facing up.  Put the lid on your container and leave the apple in for around 12 hours or so.  It sounds bizarre, but it will bring your brown sugar back to life.  Oh, and on a side note, this week I'll be sharing my recipe for the Rocky Road Cupcake.