We've previously explored the brown-sugar-loosening powers of a slice of bread, but if you want to keep your dark brown stuff from clumping, skip buying a ceramic bear and reach over a few inches ...

Either way it will keep indefinitely ... pat it dry and place in the container or bag. You can also buy ceramic brown sugar savers at Bed Bath & Beyond, Target and kitchen stores like Sur La ...

A sturdy Ziploc storage bag wrapped securely with a rubber band will work, but we’re partial to the OXO Good Grips POP containers which have a tight seal and can be decked out with a ceramic brown ...