Golden Syrup is a popular sweetener in the UK, made from evaporated sugar cane juice. It is similar in appearance to honey and is used in desserts and as a topping. It is primarily composed of sucrose, fructose, and glucose and does not crystallize. Tate and Lyle is the most popular brand in the UK. It can be substituted with honey or corn syrup.
Golden Syrup is a popular sweetener in the UK, similar in appearance to honey, although more similar to corn syrup in its pouring ability. It is sometimes called light treacle and is an essential ingredient in the popular UK dessert, the treacle tart. This syrup can also be used as a topping for hot cereal or pancakes.
The sugar cane juice is evaporated to produce the flavor and texture of this syrup. Some call it nutty flavor and many praise its light yellow color. People often think it’s sweeter than sugar. Using it as a sugar substitute should mean using a smaller amount.
Unlike the crystallized form of table sugar, golden syrup is composed primarily of sucrose, fructose and glucose. This makes it easy to store without worrying that sudden cold temperatures in your home will cause the syrup to harden or crystallize.
The United States does not have a brand of golden syrup, although it and corn syrup can sometimes be blended to make artificial maple syrup. Quite often, brands have to be obtained from the UK or Australia by mail order or Internet order. International grocery stores can carry it, and it may be your best bet to find it close to home.
In Britain, Tate and Lyle market the most popular golden syrup under the Tate name. Unlike corn syrup, it usually comes in cans or jars that resemble large jars of jelly. It tends not to be available in bottle format as most brands of corn syrup are found in the United States.
If a cook can’t get golden syrup, they can substitute honey or corn syrup in recipes that call for it. This will produce a slightly different taste and not have the signature flavour, but will still allow you to go along with some UK recipes.
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