Cane Sugar
Quick-dissolving sweetness for baking and beverages that's your go-to kitchen essential.
What it is
Cane sugar is made from the juice of sugar cane plants that's been crystallized into granules. It's the most common type of granulated sugar and provides pure sweetness without any added flavors.
Flavor and texture
Clean, sweet taste with fine, dry granules that dissolve easily in liquids and cream well with butter for baking.
Best uses
Essential for baking cookies, cakes, and breads, sweetening coffee and tea, making simple syrups, and preserving jams and jellies.
Storage & freshness
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry away from moisture.
| As purchased | 2-3 yearsif stored in dry conditions |
| Sealed (pantry) | 3-5 yearsif kept airtight and dry |
Durations are for best quality. Safe to consume longer if no spoilage signs present.
Sugar absorbs moisture and odors easily, which can cause clumping and flavor changes.
Cooking tip
When creaming butter and sugar, beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy (typically 3–5 minutes with a mixer). This step incorporates air, helping baked goods rise and develop a lighter, more tender texture.
Interesting note
Sugar cane typically grows 10-16 feet tall and produces thick, bamboo-like stalks filled with sweet juice that gets processed into the familiar white crystals we use today.