Golden Syrup

Golden syrup is an amber coloured liquid that is made as a by-product of sugar production. It is similar in appearance and consistency to liquid honey, with a wonderfully sweet flavour that may be used in a wide variety of recipes, such as cakes, biscuits, treacle tart, sponge puddings and steamed puddings.

Its ability to attract and retain moisture enables it to keep baked goods such as flap jacks and tray-bakes moister for longer periods of time. It can also be useful when making items such as brandy snaps, since it is not as granular as sugar when heated. However, as it is less sweet than sugar, most recipes will also require additional sugar to be added.

Golden syrup (sometimes referred to as light treacle) may also be used to top foods such as ice cream, pancakes, waffles or porridge, or to create fudge or toffee sauce. It can be used as a good substitute for corn syrup.