Is Piloncillo Brown Sugar?

Unrefined pure cane sugar, in the form of cones is known as Piloncillo. Piloncillo from Don Enrique^® is the Spanish name for Brown Sugar Cones. Especially popular in Mexican dessert dishes, Piloncillo from Don Enrique^® can be used to sweeten many favorite meals and even coffee.

Can you substitute brown sugar for piloncillo?

Piloncillo is popular as both a sweetener and a spice. Since it melts very easily when heated, it is easy to incorporate into beverages, baking and cooking. At home, you can use it to replace white or brown sugar in baking, desserts and ice creams.

What is the difference between brown sugar and piloncillo?

Brown sugar is refined white sugar that has molasses added back to it to achieve its darker color. Piloncillo is unrefined. It is made by boiling cane sugar juice and then pouring it into molds where it cools and hardens.