Molasses (treacle)

molasses / treacle

Flavor and role: A dark brown syrup produced in sugar refining, with a bittersweet, deep sweetness.
Typical dishes and uses: Gingerbread, Boston baked beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar substitute
Substitutes: 1 tbsp molasses = 1 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tsp water, or 1 tbsp honey (lighter flavour).
Storage: Before and after opening: 1-2 years in a cool place at room temperature.
Main countries: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Used in this book: Crispy-Edge Pulled Pork with Beer-Braise Glaze Wholemeal Brown Soda Bread with Oats, Treacle and Seeds Black Treacle Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Toffee Sauce

Updated 2026-10-10