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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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I tried trickling in the canola oil but most of it dribbled down the outside of the jar, pooling on my counter like golden syrup running over pancakes.

From Salon Nov. 27, 2022

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

She described it as "a mixture of chocolate and golden syrup that you can manipulate like plasticine. Almost like a delicious edible clay".

From BBC Dec. 27, 2021

To 1 lb. of golden syrup add 1 breakfastcupful of Allinson breadcrumbs, the grated rind and juice of 1 lemon.

From Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes by T. R. (Thomas Richard) Allinson

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