There’s something special about the sweet flavour that only comes from golden syrup. With this collection of golden syrup recipes, we’ve compiled all of your favourite puddings, dumplings, cakes and more.
What is golden syrup?
Golden syrup is a by-product of refined sugarcane. It’s a thick, amber-hued sugar syrup with a rich sweetness, for all kinds of baked treats. Golden syrup is a key ingredient in our classic golden syrup dumplings and best Anzac biscuits recipes, and is a pantry staple that never goes out of style.
Golden syrup substitute
Both pure maple syrup or honey can be substituted for golden syrup. Treacle (a thicker, darker syrup) is another option, and is more viscous with a stronger flavour and aroma than golden syrup.
Test Kitchen measuring tip
When cooking with golden syrup, spray your measuring spoon or cup with a little cooking oil spray before scooping up the golden syrup; this will help prevent the syrup sticking to the spoon/cup.
Try these recipes
Julie Goodwin’s ginger cake with orange caramel sauce
Cosy up to this warming dessert.
Julie Goodwin’s spiced zucchini cake
A sweet surprise.
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Ginger coconut slice
A classic recipe.
The best Anzac biscuits recipe of all time
Whether you like them soft and chewy, or with crunch!
Classic golden syrup dumplings
A classic and comforting dessert.
Anzac slice
Enjoy the delicious flavours of the Anzac biscuit in slice form.
Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce
Something different to serve for dessert this Christmas.
Spiced gingerbread biscuits
A homemade gift idea for loved ones to enjoy over the holiday season.
Caramel cake with caramel icing
It’s a double caramel situation.
Macadamia, ginger and caramel slice
This macadamia slice proves that the classic combination of nuts and caramel will never go out of style.
Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard
Made from little more than apples and a touch of spice, the long slow-cooking concentrates the apple taste.
How to make honeycomb from scratch
There’s something special about biting into a crisp piece of honeycomb, it’s sugary shards breaking off in your mouth… We give you the tips to recreating this classic sweet treat at home.
Banana fritters with golden syrup
There’s something spectacular about this dessert.
Golden cinnamon biscuits
The dark caramel flavours of brown sugar and golden syrup spiced with cinnamon mean these simple golden cinnamon biscuits are absolutely full of flavour.
Anzac slice with golden icing
How can you improve on Anzac biscuits?
Gluten-free buckwheat waffles with golden syrup
This gluten-free waffle recipe is a gorgeous way to start the day. Served with sweet golden syrup and fresh berries it doesn’t get much better than this.
Apple golden syrup dumplings
These apple dumplings are perfectly moist with the addition of sweet golden syrup.
Coconut and golden syrup tart
Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.
Anzac Day cake
Enjoy all the brilliant flavours of Anzac Biscuits in cake form, enhanced beautifully with a sweet honey icing. This makes a delicious morning or afternoon tea.
Golden syrup chocolate cake with fudge icing
The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.
Lime and golden syrup tart
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding
There is quite possibly nothing more decadent and rich than this steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding. Served with a velvety butterscotch sauce, it will send you straight to dessert bliss.
Golden pecan twists
Finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamias can be used instead of the pecans. Top each biscuit with a chocolate-covered coffee bean or an almond kernel, if you like. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Golden syrup peanut swirls
Store swirls in an airtight container for up to a week. Note
Golden syrup pikelets
Pikelets, as we know them, are a uniquely Australian and New Zealand phenomenon. In some parts of the world, asking for a pikelet will result in either a crumpet or an oatcake rather than fluffy little pancakes.
Golden syrup steamed pudding
Sweet, dense and oozing with sticky golden syrup.
Macadamia golden syrup tart
Use regular golden syrup for this recipe, not the squeezable bottles, as this has a lighter texture. Note
