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Syrups and toppings
Lyle's Golden Syrup, since 1883
It's a thick, glossy, golden sugar syrup with a light caramel flavour. Lyle's green and gold tin, featuring a lion and bees, has hardly changed since its creation in London, to the point of being recognised as the oldest branded packaging in the country. Without it, it would be impossible to:
- a flapjack, the oatmeal bar;
- a treacle tart ;
- a sticky toffee pudding.
It's also poured over porridge and pancakes. It comes in maple flavour.
Black molasses
Lyle's 's Black Treacle is much darker and stronger, with a slightly bitter taste. It colours and flavours Christmas cake, gingerbread, and parkin, a Yorkshire ginger cake.
Toppings and icings
- Lyle's chocolate, strawberry and butterscotch toppings can be poured over ice cream, pancakes or a milkshake.
- To cover a cake, there is Cadbury chocolate icing and Betty Crocker Cream Cheese, ready to spread.
For preparation, see Cake Preparation . For decoration, see Baking Aids .
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
What is golden syrup?
It's a smooth, golden sugar syrup with a subtle caramel flavor, emblematic of British baking. Lyle's golden syrup, in its famous green and gold tin, has been around since 1883. It's used for flapjacks, treacle tart, or drizzled over pancakes and porridge.
What is black treacle?
It's a thick, intense black molasses with notes of licorice and burnt caramel. It gives gingerbread, Christmas cake, and some puddings their color and rich flavor. Just a few spoonfuls are enough.
How to prepare a homemade afternoon tea ?
You'll need warm scones , served with jam and cream, small sandwiches (cucumber, egg mayonnaise, etc.), a few pastries, and of course, a pot of black tea. A scones mix, like Green's , will make them perfect in just a few minutes.
What is English "jelly"?
In the UK, "jelly" doesn't refer to jam, but to a brightly colored fruit dessert made from cubes or powder. A staple of children's afternoon snacks, it's also layered in trifles with custard and cream. Hartley's is the leading brand.
How do I use a cake mix?
It's very simple: you usually just need to add eggs, oil or butter, and a little water, as indicated on the packaging, then bake. Brownies, muffins, cupcakes, or red velvet cakes are ready in no time, with results worthy of a coffee shop.
What is suet?
This is a fat used in traditional British cuisine for dumplings, steamed puddings, Christmas pudding , and mince pies pastry. It gives a soft and light texture. Atora offers a plant-based version in small, ready-to-use strands.
What does anti-waste mean at Candy Dukes ?
At Candy Dukes , nothing goes to waste. Products nearing or past their best-before date are offered at reduced prices, up to 80% off. You get a great deal, and a perfectly good product doesn't end up in the bin. A small step for the planet, and a big treat for those with a sweet tooth.
What is the difference between a DDM and a DLC?
The "use by" date applies to fresh products, such as meat or dairy: once this date has passed, they should no longer be consumed. The "best before" date applies to grocery products: sweets, biscuits, teas, canned goods, sauces, etc. After this date, the product remains safe to eat. Only its quality may change slightly. To reduce food waste, we only offer products with a "best before" date, never with a "use by" date.