molasses

[aseay]

is there a difference between light and dark? is light molasses equal to maple syrup? i have a recipe for steamed gingerbread in my crockpot that calls for light but i only have dark.

laura

 

[Gayle]

This site might help. To me, it looks like dark could be subbed in something gingerbread.

http://www.helium.com/items/319354-molasses-product-manufacture-processes

 

[debbydarestobefit]

Molasses and maple syrup are quite different in taste and heaviness. However, I've substituted light for dark molasses and vise-versa before with no ill effects. Deb

 

[kathryn]

Dark molasses (black strap) is higher in nutrients, including iron. I personally think it would taste fine in gingerbread (if its too strong, you could mix part black strap molasses and part agave nectar).

 

[Shelshula]

dark molasses has a stronger flavor then light molasses, but it is not as strong as black strap molasses.

It should be fine in your recipe, but you may want to use a little less then is called for in the recipe.

light molasses is to dark molasses in a similar way that grade A maple syrup is to Grade B maple syrup.

Hope this helps.

 

[beautifulsoul]

I love molasses, steamed gingerbread in the crockpot sounds good. Mind sharing the recipe?:9
Thanks.