demerara sugar
noun
dem·e·rara sugar
| \ ˌde-mə-ˈrär-ə-
, -ˈrer-\
, -ˈrer-\
Definition of demerara sugar
: a coarse light-brown raw sugar
Examples of demerara sugar in a Sentence
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First, measure out 1 cup demerara sugar and ½ cup boiling water. — Al Culliton, Bon Appétit, "Rum + Sugar + Lime = 3 Perfect Summer Cocktails," 13 July 2019 Hendrick's Gin 5 oz. fresh lemon juice 5 oz. demerera simple syrup (equal parts demerara sugar and water, fully dissolved) 5 oz. fresh pineapple juice 5 oz. — The Editors, Marie Claire, "Holiday Punch Recipes That Will *Make* Your Next Party," 23 Nov. 2016 In the meantime there is an excellent limeade sweetened with demerara sugar and a dark purple, fruity sorrel punch, which can give the impression it has been lightly spiked with rum. — New York Times, "A Brooklyn Favorite for Jamaican Food Beats the Odds," 26 June 2018 In a small saucepan over low heat, heat ginger slices, 1 cup demerara sugar and one cup water, just until sugar melts) ½ ounce lemon juice ½ ounce grapefruit juice 4-6 mint leaves 1 piece candied ginger, to garnish. — Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, "It’s time to Smash N’ Dash," 31 May 2018 Sprinkle batter, trying to avoid bananas, with demerara sugar. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit, "Blackout Chocolate Banana Bread," 19 Mar. 2018 Another partner of The Gates Hotel, the craft distillery uses demerara sugar in the rum instead of molasses. — Julia Sayers, AL.com, "Plan the perfect winter getaway in Key West," 29 Jan. 2018 Thinly slice remaining chiles; set aside for serving. Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, and demerara sugar in a small bowl; set lime dressing aside. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Lamb Larb," 19 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'demerara sugar.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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demerara sugar
noun
English Language Learners Definition of demerara sugar
British
: a kind of light brown sugar
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