Treacle sponge is a traditional English dessert made by steaming a pudding with a layer of sweet syrup. The syrup is called molasses and is poured over the top after the sponge is removed from the baking dish. The pudding is made with softened butter, flour, eggs, granulated sugar, and sometimes milk. It is steamed […]
Treacle is a sweet syrup produced as a byproduct of sugar refining, coming in a range of colors and used in desserts or as a condiment. It retains nutrients lost in sugar refining and has a similar calorie count but is rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. “Treacle” is a British word used to […]
Sorghum molasses is a sweet syrup made from sugar cane juice, commonly used as a sweetener in cooking and baking. It was a popular sweetener in the US before refined sugars were available, and is still enjoyed in the southern states. Harvesting and processing the cane is a laborious process. Sorghum molasses is a thick, […]
Blackstrap molasses is a mineral-rich syrup extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets. It contains essential minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, selenium, and chromium, as well as vitamin B6. Consuming blackstrap molasses can improve bone health, reduce the risk of anemia, and help diabetics process sugar more easily. Molasses is a thick, dark […]
Molasses can be substituted in baking with brown sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, or honey. The best substitution depends on the recipe and desired flavor. Brown sugar is the closest in flavor and can be substituted in a ¾ cup to 1 cup ratio. Different types of molasses can usually be interchanged. Molasses is most […]
Organic molasses is a natural sweetener made from certified organic sugar cane. It comes in three types, each with a different flavor, and can be used in cooking, baking, and as a sweetener for beverages. Organic molasses is healthier than refined sugars and artificial sweeteners and blackstrap molasses contains nutrients and minerals. Organic Molasses is […]
Black treacle is a thick, bitter syrup made from brown sugar and used in traditional British recipes such as treacle pudding and treacle pie. It is similar to molasses but thicker and less sweet. It can also be used in savory dishes and as a substitute for honey or molasses in baking. It is mainly […]
Treacle cookies, including gingerbread men and ginger snaps, are popular treats made with molasses. Pepparkakor are Swedish ginger snaps, while Pfeffernüsse are German molasses biscuits, both traditionally eaten at Christmas. Baked with ginger and other spices, treacle cookies go great with coffee or milk and have a warming appeal during the winter months. A byproduct […]
The Great Molasses Flood occurred in Boston in 1919 when a molasses tank collapsed, killing 21 people and causing extensive damage. The event marked a shift in holding businesses accountable for public harm. The tank belonged to the United States Industrial Alcohol Company, which blamed anarchists for the collapse. However, it was due to structural […]
