Lyle's Black Treacle — Dark, Rich & Deeply British

There's nothing quite like the deep, almost smoky intensity of Lyle's Black Treacle. Dark as midnight, thick as velvet, and with a complex bittersweet flavour that sits somewhere between burnt caramel and dark chocolate — it's one of those quintessentially British ingredients that transforms everything it touches.

Produced by Tate & Lyle, the same company behind the iconic Lyle's Golden Syrup, Black Treacle has been a staple of British baking and cooking since 1950. Made from the rich syrup that remains during the refining of sugar, it's similar to molasses but thicker, darker, and with a more pronounced, robust flavour.

What to Make With It

• Christmas pudding & Christmas cake — the essential ingredient for that deep, dark richness
• Gingerbread & Parkin — treacle is what gives these British classics their distinctive dark colour and depth
• Treacle tart — the beloved British dessert, made properly with black treacle for a more complex flavour
• Dark breads & malt loaf — adds colour, moisture, and a subtle bittersweet note
• Marinades & glazes — brilliant on ribs, ham, or roasted root vegetables for a sticky, caramelised finish
• Biscuits & brownies — a spoonful deepens flavour and adds a beautiful dark colour

Treacle vs Molasses

Often confused with molasses, Black Treacle is thicker, richer, and more intensely flavoured — with a slightly bitter edge that makes it more complex and versatile in both sweet and savoury cooking.

454g tin. Product of the UK.