Q:
I am a long time subscriber to your magazine and have also purchased many of your books. I recently received my copy of your Christmas with Southern Living 2009. In it I found something that has left me very puzzled.
In your book Christmas with Southern Living 2009, a recipe on page 130 for chocolate bread calls for turbinado sugar. It is also mentioned in several other recipes as one of the ingredients. What is this and where can it be purchased? I have searched through my cookbooks and reference material and have found nothing. Your help would be appreciated. Marion Edwards
A:
Hi Marion,
Turbinado sugar is an unrefined sugar made from the juice extracted from sugar cane. The sugar is steamed instead of bleached, and has a coarser texture than granulated sugar. It’s commonly found packaged as Sugar In The Raw. If you can’t find it in your local stores, you can buy it online at SugarInTheRaw.com. You can also find lots of great information regarding the product on this website.
In a pinch, you can substitute an equal amount of granulated sugar for turbinado. Just know that your results may vary depending on the recipe.
I hope that helps!
Ashley Leath
Senior Recipe Editor
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