Making your own sugar cubes at home is one of those simple projects that feels next level without being complicated. These homemade sugar cubes are easy to make, require just a little bit of effort, and turn everyday drinks into something special. Whether you are sweetening a cup of tea, stirring one into coffee, or serving them at an afternoon tea or tea party, shaped sugar cubes add a touch of charm.

They also make a great homemade gift for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or even tucked into a gift basket with homemade vanilla extract or classic cocktails. Once you learn how to make your own sugar cubes, you can have so much fun experimenting with flavors, fun shapes, and fancy things like floral waters or edible flowers.

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white sugar cubes shaped as hearts and flowers on a white plate

Why Make Homemade Sugar Cubes?

Store-bought sugar cubes work just fine, but making them yourself gives you more control over flavor, size of the mold, and ingredients. You can use plain water, rose water, orange blossom water, or even lemon juice. You can keep them classic or make floral sugar cubes, sugar hearts, or snow flakes for special occasions.

Supplies You’ll Need for Homemade Sugar Cubes

You likely already have most of these items in your kitchen. Many of these can also be found at dollar stores.

1 cup of sugar (white sugar works best)
Teaspoon of water
Small bowl
Fork
Silicone molds
Candy molds or larger molds
Back of a spoon
Paper towel
Piece of parchment paper
Airtight container for storage

How to Make Plain Sugar Cubes

Mix the Sugar

First, add one cup of sugar to a bowl.

Add Water Slowly

Add a teaspoon of water at a time. Use a fork to mix gently after each addition. Most of the time, two teaspoons of liquid is enough, but the exact amount depends on humidity and room temperature.

You want the sugar to feel like damp sugar with the texture of wet sand. The wet sugar should clump together when pressed but not feel soggy. Too much water will cause the sugar to dissolve and lose its cube form.

Fill the Mold

Spoon the sugar mixture into a silicone mold or candy molds. Press sugar mixture firmly into the whole bottom of each cavity using the back of a spoon, bench scraper, or old credit card. Packing it down well helps the cubes hold their shape.

Air Dry

Let the sugar cubes air dry at room temperature for 24 hours. There is no need for an oven. A couple of hours is not enough, so give them the full drying time for best results.

Once dry, gently remove them from the mold and place them on a piece of parchment paper if needed.

Use and Enjoy

Drop one or two cubes into a cup of tea or coffee. Watch as the sugar dissolves slowly, sweetening your drink perfectly.

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cubes

Ingredients

1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
Teaspoons of liquid (plain water)

Instructions

Mix the cup of sugar and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl. Add teaspoon water one at a time, mixing carefully with a fork. The sugar should still feel like loose sugar that turns into wet sand when pressed.

Pour sugar into your silicone mold and press sugar mixture down firmly. Allow to air dry for 24 hours before removing.

Storage Tips

Once fully dry, store sugar cubes in an airtight container or rectangular container. Keep them at room temperature, away from moisture. When stored properly, they will last a long time without clumping.

Final Thoughts

Making your own sugar cubes is simple, affordable, and surprisingly fun. With just a cup of sugar, a teaspoon water, and a little patience, you can create shaped sugar that feels special and thoughtful. Whether you keep them plain or dress them up with floral waters, spices, or fun colors, these homemade sugar cubes are sure to impress.