Yes I have used apples. However, I've found that bread works best. I order
40kg bags at a time; I put the sugar in 5kg plastic buckets with a slice of
bread on top. Works like a charm. The odd time there maybe a hard patch
around, but on the whole, I'd try this a storing method. wendy
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From: "Frank103" >
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Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 6:43 PM
Subject: Hard brown sugar ????


> Put the brown sugar in an airtight container with a several slices of
> apples. Give it 24 to 36 hours and it will be just like opening a fresh
box.
> I heard Sarah Multon recommend that method on the Food Channel. It's
> amazing how well it works.
>
> "theChas." > wrote in message
> .. .
> >I have a two year old unopened package of brown sugar.... like a brick.
> > There has to be a secret to 'rejuvenate' it.
> > I just did my last cup of my four year old brown sugar and used my spice
> > blender. That was a load on the little machine. And I ended up with a
> > white
> > powder.
> > What's the best way to store brown sugar? I have a Tilia food vac
sealer
> > with alot of accessories.
> >
> >
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