Question: what is the difference between demerara and turbinado sugar?
Answer: Demerara is coarser raw sugar but uniform crystals; turbinado is raw sugar that's been steam-cleaned with a light molasses flavoring. I like using demerara as a sprinkling on top of cookies that call for it - the crystals stay intact and slightly crunchy. Might also be good in place of brown sugar to glaze a ham.