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golden syrup

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noun

  1. a light golden-coloured treacle produced by the evaporation of cane sugar juice, used to sweeten and flavour cakes, puddings, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water and golden syrup and stir until the syrup is dissolved.

From Washington Post Apr. 20, 2022

Combine the sugar, butter and golden syrup in a large bowl, and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2022

In place of the 1 1/2 cups molasses, you can swap in 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, mixed with 1 cup honey, sorghum, or golden syrup.

From Salon Dec. 26, 2021

Out of more than 700 recipes in his book, three are Sami: reindeer heart stew, thick rye flatbreads plush with reindeer fat and pancakes suffused with golden syrup and reindeer blood.

From New York Times Nov. 9, 2020

I perceive a pot of unhealthy-looking damson, and a tin of golden syrup, the greater part of which now adorns the infant's face.

From No Man's Land by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

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