“Remember, remember the 5th of November…” is the famous first line of the nursery rhyme about Guy Fawkes’ infamous Gunpowder Plot. Every year since the famous Gunpowder Plot, the country comes together to remember the event and celebrate that Guy Fawkes’ plans were foiled. The traditions include fireworks displays, bonfires and in true British fashion – parties and food!

There are plenty of things you can do to get your little ones in the spirit of Bonfire Night and keep them entertained for a little while (you’re welcome). Not sure what to do? Don’t fret, we’ve pulled together some fun Bonfire Night activities to entertain your children – including some tasty treats featuring our world-famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup.

Warning: this part might get messy, but it’s all part of the fun! Let their imaginations run wild with these easy Bonfire Night crafts.

Inspire your child’s inner Picasso with these simple paint fireworks; all you need is some card, runny coloured paints and a straw.

Place a dot of your runny paint on a piece of card, then simply use your straw to blow the paint in different directions to create some fireworks. Keep going until your card is full of funky fireworks!

To make this cool bonfire collage you need some twigs from your garden and a selection of brown, orange, yellow and red tissue paper.

Encourage them to use different shapes of orange, red and yellow tissue paper to re-create the crackling and fluidity of flames, and use the brown tissue paper and twigs as the base of the bonfire – giving it a realistic look.

All of these bonfire crafts can really make you work up an appetite, why not make some treats to keep them going? Luckily for you, we’ve got some bangers (pun intended). Take a look at our recipes for banana bread, vegan browned butter, chocolate chip and hazelnut traybake, and vegan lemon drizzle cake with orange and clementine.

If you want a fun Bonfire Night game to keep the family entertained while you’re busy cooking or setting up fireworks, check out Hot Potato (don’t worry, this game is perfectly safe and no hot foods are required!)

Play a song of your choice, then get your family to stand in a circle and get them to throw and catch a potato. Whoever has the potato when the song finishes are out, and the last remaining player gets to take all the glory.

When the game is finished, offer them some tasty treats as a reward, try our recipes for chocolate brownies, easy millionaire’s shortbread sandwiches, and chocolate chestnut pots.

Cooking is an activity that younger and older children can enjoy, and it’s a great way to get your kids in the spirit of Guy Fawkes Night.

There are traditional foods and flavours that are enjoyed around Bonfire Night, including Honeycomb (also known as cinder toffee), toffee, apples, parkin, ginger and cinnamon.

Check out our selection of delicious Fireworks Night recipes:

These fun cupcakes are decorated to look like a bonfire, they’re bound to put a smile on your face and will be something your kids will enjoy!

Honeycomb is a traditional treat for Bonfire Night, enjoy the delicious crunch and sweetness of this chocolate-dipped treat. If you want some tips on how to make the perfect honeycomb, check out our tips and tricks.

The warmth of ginger and the toffee flavour of this treacle tart makes it perfect to celebrate Bonfire Night.

Did you know that Bonfire Night was once known as Parkin Day? This celebratory cake originates from Yorkshire and is often enjoyed in the Autumnal months – especially on Bonfire Night.

This irresistible British classic has a deliciously fluffy sponge and is coated in a silky-smooth toffee sauce, what’s not to love?

These moist ginger cupcakes with a tangy and sweet cream cheese and cinder toffee topping are the perfect Bonfire Night treat.

Another British classic you can’t go wrong with is apple crumble. Need some help? Check out our tips on how to make the best fruit crumble.

This super simple muffin recipe is a great way to introduce your children to baking, and you get some tasty muffins out of it – a win-win if you ask us!

Toffee apples have been a staple of Bonfire Night for generations, try this recipe for a fun twist on the classic treat. Want more traditional toffee apples? Take a look at this easy recipe.

Don’t forget to stock up on some Lyle’s Golden Syrup before you start making all your Bonfire Night bakes!

Different shades of orange and red are taking over the landscape, familiar flavours are coming back in fashion, and the sun is setting earlier – It’s safe to say Autumn has begun.

But don’t be sad about the end of summer, it’s time to embrace the amazing flavours and foods of autumn. Read on to discover store cupboard essentials and seasonal ingredients that you need to make delicious autumn baking recipes.

It goes without saying that Lyle’s Golden Syrup should be a staple in your cupboard all year round, but our famous Golden Syrup is the perfect ingredient to make a multitude of delicious treats.

Pumpkin spiced latte, pumpkin bread, and classic pumpkin pie – this vegetable is a staple in fall desserts for our friends across the pond. Over recent years, we’ve started to adopt the tradition over the colder autumnal months – check out our recipe for a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake.

You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctors away, and autumn brings a host of different apple varieties – so it’s a perfect time to start experimenting with different recipes. A common sight on the hedgerows in the English countryside, blackberries are a very juicy berry with a tart flavour. Why not go out on a crisp autumn walk and forage for your own blackberries? Ripe blackberries have a deep black colour, but be careful of the thorns on the blackberry bush! If you want the best of both worlds, try our apple and blackberry crumble to enjoy the tartness of blackberry and the sweet flavours of caramelised apples.

Cinnamon is a spice extracted from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree species and used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. Whether it’s in an apple pie or Moroccan tagine, the sweet and aromatic flavours of cinnamon truly represent autumn. Experience these gorgeous flavours with these apple wholewheat muffins spiced with cinnamon.

Whether they’re eaten raw or cooked, pears are sweet, juicy and the perfect fruit to feature in a dessert. Have an amazing breakfast with our pear and chocolate pancakes!

Carrots are versatile vegetables. They’re a staple in many savoury dishes, but their natural sweetness means they also work in desserts. Carrot cake is a classic bake that’s enjoyed up and down the country, the warming spices of nutmeg and cinnamon make it a perfect pick-me-up for a cold autumn day – take a look at carrot cake recipe.

Another versatile ingredient, nuts can be used in a range of dishes and walnuts, hazelnuts and pecans are a great product of the autumn season. Have a go at these awesome recipes:

Ginger typically comes in three forms: • Fresh ginger has a pungent, hot and spicy taste – it really packs a punch! • Ground ginger has a milder and sweeter flavour. • Stem ginger is candied and stored in a sugar syrup, it still has a strong flavour but isn’t as spicy as fresh ginger. Enjoy the warming flavours of ginger with our cosy ginger biscuits, ginger cream biscuits, or you could even add ice cream to make an autumnal ice cream sandwich.

On a cold autumnal morning, a nice hot bowl of porridge can be the perfect way to start your day – have a look at our blueberry and hazelnut porridge recipe. If porridge isn’t your thing, why not try these delicious flapjack recipes instead? You get the delicious texture of rolled oats with an extra sweetness:

You can’t make delicious autumn baking recipes without Lyle’s Golden Syrup, make sure you stock up before you get started.

Last-minute, unplanned events are often the most enjoyable. They allow you to go with the flow and have some fun! Although they’re fun, these events can often bring the hosts a lot of stress.

When hosting an event, the first thing that pops into mind is money. It’s a common misconception that you have to splash the cash to put on a slap-up feast for your guests, but this is far from the truth.

Making the food yourself is often a lot cheaper, and by doing so, you have more control over your meal and how much money you spend.

I know what you’re thinking, the last thing you want to be doing is slaving away in the kitchen for hours. But fear not! If you choose the right recipes, you can whip up some delicious food in no time that’s sure to impress your guests.

Being vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious food, that’s why we have pulled together some tasty vegan recipes that you can make with our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup. If you ask us, anything featuring Lyle’s Golden Syrup is delicious (We’re not biased, honest!).

Discover our selection of vegan cakes, cookies and budget-friendly dessert recipes that are perfect for your next impromptu party.

From classic recipes to something a bit different, get stuck into these delicious easy, low-budget dessert recipes.

Give your party an extra zing with this citrus-packed cake!

When you put vegetables in a cake, it makes it healthy, right? Made from ingredients that you can find in your cupboard, this easy, low-budget dessert recipe is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

This simple vegan baking recipe perfectly unites the amazing flavours and textures of a cake bar and blondie. And with the added flavours of Lyle’s Golden Syrup, it makes them even more irresistible.

Calling all chocoholics! Enjoy the decadent flavours of these double chocolate chip cookies.

Looking for something a bit different? These tahini cookies are a real game-changer! Lyle’s Golden Syrup makes the cookies nice and chewy, and the tahini in the filling gives an earthy and nutty flavour.

These citrusy scones are perfect for an afternoon tea!

This twist on a classic French recipe is delicious and can be whipped up in a jiffy!

The star ingredient of all these recipes is Lyle’s Golden Syrup, so don’t forget to pick it up before you start baking.

Who doesn’t love a good party or gathering? It’s a great excuse to see your family and friends, and a chance to let your hair down and have some fun – creating some precious memories on the way.

However, parties and gatherings can be an expensive affair. If it’s your turn to host, it’s very easy to get carried away with the budget; party food is often one of the most expensive elements.

Most people think that they have to spend a lot of money for their guests to enjoy themselves, but this isn’t the case! You don’t have to break the bank to provide delicious food for your guests, it’s often a lot cheaper to make it yourself.

We have pulled together a selection of easy, low-budget dessert recipes that you can make to lay on the table for your guests to enjoy. All these recipes feature our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup, what’s not to love?

This selection of sweet treats makes the perfect finger food for any buffet, letting your guests pick and choose whatever they like.

This recipe is a fun take on the classic millionaire’s shortbread. These shortbread cookie sandwiches are topped with chocolate and have a decadent salted caramel filling.

The cheesecake cupcakes are perfect for a buffet, allowing everyone to help themselves!

These Eton mess desserts have strawberries roasted in our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup, creating a delicious compote.

This easy, low-budget dessert recipe only takes 20 minutes to make, and you can use whatever cereal you like!

Flapjacks are a great crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines the two classics of flapjacks and apple crumble, what could be better?

Who doesn’t love cake? They are a simple budget-friendly dessert that will make the perfect centrepiece for your table and are almost guaranteed to put a smile on your guest’s faces.

If you’re a baking novice, this easy recipe will give you a tasty chocolate cake that takes just 15 minutes to prep.

With a moist sponge and silky-smooth filling and topping, this indulgent treat will be irresistible to your guests.

Another classic recipe, this cake is topped with crunchy caramelised walnuts, and perfect with a cuppa!

It doesn’t get more British than a Victoria sponge! The addition of Lyle’s Golden Syrup gives this classic a beautiful, caramelised flavour.

This light and airy sponge with a sweet cream and jam filling is a tasty cake that can be prepped and cooked in just over 30 minutes.

You can’t make any of these delicious low-budget desserts without our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup! Explore our range today and get cooking.

Summer is a time of year most children look forward to. It gives them a well-deserved break from school, allowing them to let their hair down and have some fun!

But on weekends and summer holidays, you need activities to keep your children entertained. You may think this will inevitably involve expensive days out, but fun summer activities don’t have to break the bank – you can create precious memories at home in your own garden.

In this article, we explore 4 budget-friendly garden activities, as well as some budget dessert recipes with Lyle’s Golden Syrup as the star ingredient, that are sure to put a smile on your kids’ faces.

These fun garden activities are sure-fire ways to keep your little ones, and any guests, entertained – without spending a fortune.

This is a fun game that’s easy to set up. Lay out some rings on the floor and label them as different points (i.e., 25, 50, 100). The aim of the game is to stand a short distance away and throw three water balloons into the rings, trying to get as many points as you can

Plus, once you’re finished with the game, you can fill up some extra water balloons and let the kids go wild! A good old-fashioned water fight is the perfect thing to cool them down on a hot summer’s day.

What child doesn’t love building a sandcastle? Save yourself money on fuel or bus fares and bring the beach to your garden.

All you have to do is either make a box yourself, or pick up a cheap plastic container, and fill it with play sand. Then you just need a bucket and spade, and the kids will be entertained for hours.

Set out some paints and different-sized rocks and unleash your kids’ imaginations with this fun activity. This may be a simple idea, but you will get some brand new, colourful decorations out of it to spruce up your garden!

Set out different clues and riddles, or even make a map and get their minds working with a scavenger hunt. Make it a fun competition by offering a prize to the winner.

Once your kids have finished all of the fun garden activities, you need some delicious treats to keep them happy.

These budget-friendly dessert recipes are sure to be crowd-pleasers, making the perfect snacks or sweet treats for the end of a meal or between activities.

Jammy Dodgers are a national favourite, and a staple in most people’s biscuit tins, but this recipe gives this humble biscuit an American twist.

Who said sweet treats had to be complicated? Our tasty chocolate-dipped honeycomb recipe uses just four ingredients and can be made in under 15 minutes.

Super simple to make and cost-effective these tasty little beauties are enjoyed by everyone. Whether you bake them with a little one or for the whole family, they’re a classic!

This recipe takes the classic flavours of a crumble and puts it into snack-size portions, what’s not to love?

The delicious, caramelised flavours of Lyle’s Golden Syrup make these low-budget desserts even more irresistible!

Honeycomb is a bubbly and crunchy sweet treat that’s not only a perfect addition to many desserts, but it’s also just as good on its own.

The best part is, it’s so easy to make! Read on to discover how to make this classic treat.

Bees make honeycomb from beeswax, and it’s used to store their pollen, larvae, and of course, sweet, delicious honey. As both honey and honeycomb are animal products, they are definitely not vegan.

I know what you’re thinking, can you eat honeycomb? Like, real honeycomb? Although the bees may not be too happy about it, you can eat it.

But fear not! We won’t be talking about beehive honeycomb in this article, we’ll be talking about the tasty, sweet honeycomb candy.

Our recipe for honeycomb uses our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup, so it’s vegan, plus, you won’t have to worry about coming across any rogue bee stingers!

With just three ingredients, you can make some tasty honeycomb in three simple steps.

• 200g (7oz) Tate & Lyle’s Fairtrade Golden Caster Sugar

• 5 tbsp Lyle’s Golden Syrup

• 2 rounded tsp bicarbonate of soda

You need to start by making a caramel. To do this, stir the sugar and golden syrup in a large pan until the sugar has dissolved. Then simmer on a low heat until the mixture becomes an amber colour, this should take around 5-10 minutes. Top tip – use an oiled spoon to add Lyle’s Golden Syrup, it will stop the syrup from sticking to the spoon.

You will need to work quickly in this next step! Take your pan off the heat and add the bicarbonate of soda straight away. Then beat the mixture until it starts to foam and pour it into a greased 20cm (8’’) tin that’s been lined with baking paper. Don’t worry if you’re mixture is still bubbling, that’s a good thing.

All you need to do now is leave it to cool until it is solid, which normally takes between 1 – 2 hours. Then break it into chunks and enjoy! Top Tip – measure all your ingredients out before you start cooking, then you won’t need to rush around measuring the ingredients in between.

The short answer is no; baking powder and bicarbonate of soda are two different products. Bicarbonate of soda is what gives your honeycomb its bubbly structure, you will not get the same effect using baking powder.

Honeycomb can be tricky to get right. But with our recipes and these handy dos and don’ts, you will be able to make delicious honeycomb like a true master baker!

Mixing the bicarb in too much at this stage will knock out all the air, making your honeycomb flat. Mix it enough for the bicarbonate of soda to incorporate and then stop!

If your sugar syrup isn’t hot enough, it will make your honeycomb very chewy. The best way to make sure your sugar is at the right temperature is to use a sugar thermometer. The mixture should be at the ‘hard ball’ stage, which is normally between 121-130 degrees Celsius.

If you don’t have a sugar thermometer, place a spoonful of your sugar syrup into a bowl of cold water and let it cool down a bit. If the sugar is in a hard ball stage, it should be firm to the touch, and harder to mould as it cools down.

The colour is also a good indicator, the mixture should be an amber colour. If it’s any darker than that, it means your sugar is too hot and the honeycomb will taste burnt and bitter.

Once you have dissolved the sugar and you start to simmer your sugar mixture, you shouldn’t mix it as sugar crystals will start to form – which will ruin your honeycomb.

The best way to prevent sugar crystals from forming is to use a pastry brush and brush water on the side of the pan every so often.

If you store your honeycomb in the fridge or in a humid environment, it will make it go soggy. The best way to store your honeycomb is in an airtight container.

Now put what you’ve learnt into practice with these delicious recipes that all feature the scrumptious crunch of honeycomb.

Let’s face it, chocolate makes everything better! Adding chocolate to honeycomb makes an already tasty treat even more delicious!

Add our chocolate-dipped honeycomb to these silky-smooth chocolate mousse pots for the ultimate taste explosion.

The addition of honeycomb adds a deliciously sweet twist to this traditional Yorkshire cake.

You can’t make honeycomb without our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup – it’s the most important ingredient (we’re not biased, I promise)!

Summer is a time of year that everyone looks forward to, and why wouldn’t they? It gives us all a chance to catch up with friends and family, not to mention enjoy some (occasional) glorious weather.

With many holidays and days out being relatively expensive, most summer activities can come with a cost. But if you’re looking for fun things to do in the summer that don’t cost an arm and a leg, we’ve got you covered.

Check out this article to discover some cheap activities you can do this summer, and some delicious summer recipes to keep your guests well-fed. After all, nobody is going to refuse a summer pudding – especially if it features our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup!

These cheap activities could just be the perfect way for you to celebrate summer in style, without breaking the bank.

The cost of a venue for a party can really blow your budget, but there are no extortionate hire prices when the party is in your home. Fire up the barbecue, create your own garden games, and make the most of the sunny weather by hosting a garden party.

If you’re hosting a party at home, don’t worry about the price of all the food. Why not encourage your guests to bring their own food and drinks? Whether it’s food to throw on the barbecue, or nibbles everyone can tuck into, it can really save you a lot of money. Take a look at the summer dessert recipes in this article for some ideas!

Ice cream is not only the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer’s day, but it’s also a deliciously scrumptious treat. An ice cream sundae bar can be a great, cost-effective activity. Lay out some ice cream and a selection of toppings and sauces, then let your guests go wild! Our chocolate fudge brownie sundae recipe will be sure to put a smile on your guest’s faces.

If you can’t host anything at home, a good old-fashioned picnic is a great way to get people together. Find a park or a local beach, bring some delicious food and outdoor games and you’ll have an inexpensive, fun day out with plenty of opportunities to make precious memories.

Although it may save you time, buying pre-made food can be very expensive. To save yourself some money, roll your sleeves up and get baking!

We have pulled together some delicious summer pudding recipes that are sure to make the perfect additions to any summer celebration.

Make these desserts for your summer celebrations, they’re the perfect way to impress your guests!

A fun take on the classic British dessert, this delicious Eton mess trifle will be the star of the show.

Perfect for any celebration, this flapjack contains fruit and a zing of lemon, all in the shape of the Union Jack.

Another British classic that may give some of your guests a taste of nostalgia, this treacle tart is decorated with blueberries and strawberries to give an impressive finish to this tasty dessert.

If you’re a baking novice, don’t worry! These recipes are easy to make and will leave your guests wanting more.

Whether you’re a master baker, or just starting out, this easy summer cake recipe will give you a moist and tasty chocolate cake!

What’s more of a crowd-pleaser than an ice cream sundae? This recipe gives you the perfect chocolate fudge sauce to top your ice cream. Why not check out our triple chocolate brownies and peanut butter ice cream recipes to add to your sundae?

Whether you do cream then jam, or jam then cream on your scones (we’ll let you and your guests have that debate!), an afternoon tea is a great addition to any celebration.

These light scones are the perfect base for your cream tea. The addition of Lyle’s Golden Syrup gives them a gorgeous, caramelised flavour.

If you or your guests want a vegan alternative for your afternoon tea, check out these fruity scones with the yummy additional flavours of orange and raspberry.

Food is an essential part for all your summer activities. All of our recipes feature the delicious flavours of our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup, don’t forget to add it to your bakes!

If you’re looking for a treasure trove of pancake recipes, ingredient inspiration, cooking tips, or even pointers for successfully flipping a pancake, you’ve come to the right place.

We’ve compiled the ultimate pancake ‘how to’ guide for everybody’s favourite flat cakes so that when Shrove Tuesday arrives, you’ll be perfectly prepared to cook up a storm!

How to make pancakes without eggs

In pancakes, the role of the eggs is essentially to bind the ingredients and provide the structure that’s needed for the pancakes to rise properly and be fluffy and flavoursome.

But what if you don’t eat eggs because of your dietary preferences or due to an egg allergy? Or what if you’ve run out of eggs and the shops are shut? Will you simply have to go without pancakes? Of course not!

Egg-free pancakes are a thing. You just need to find a suitable substitute for the eggs. Some of the more popular egg substitutes include:

• Pureed or mashed banana: ¼ to ½ cup = 1 large egg

• Chia or flax seeds mixed with water: 1 tablespoon of ground seeds + 3 tablespoons of water = 1 large egg

• Yoghurt: ¼ cup = 1 large egg

• Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons = 1 large egg

• Applesauce (unsweetened): ¼ cup = 1 large egg

Although you will have subbed out the eggs, be sure to follow the rest of your chosen pancakes recipe exactly.

How to make vegan pancakes

Traditionally containing dairy and eggs, pancakes as many of us know them don’t generally tend to be vegan-friendly.

However, there are loads of brilliant vegan-friendly pancake recipes out there that call for alternative, plant-based ingredients, so there’s no need for vegans to miss out on the joy of pancakes.

How to make American pancakes

There are quite a few differences between American pancakes and English pancakes, although both are undoubtedly delicious.

Where traditional English pancakes are more like crêpes (i.e., light and thin with a wrinkled surface), American pancakes tend to be fluffier, thicker, lighter, and much more stackable! American Pancakes are usually made with buttermilk instead of milk (buttermilk is thicker) and they also often include a raising agent – typically baking powder. Take a look at our fluffy pancake recipe, perfect for producing the classic American pancake.

If you’re looking to add a bit of extra flavour to your American-style stacks, check out our Apple Cinnamon Stateside Pancakes recipe.

How to flip a pancake

Watch the video and follow the pointers below to master the art of flipping a pancake!

•Tip the pancake close to the edge of the pan before you flip

•Commit to the flip – confidence is key

•Remember, it’s all in the wrist!

What to put on your pancake: best pancake flavours and toppings

Next you need to decide what to put on your pancakes, or what to serve them with. Here are some popular options.

Lemon and Lyle’s Golden Syrup®

A classic British recipe, crêpe-style pancakes with lemon and Lyle’s Golden Syrup is one of the nation’s favourite ways to enjoy pancakes! Check out our Classic Crêpe Pancakes recipe for pancakes with a side of nostalgia. Why not sprinkle on some sugar for a little extra something sweet?

Chocolate chip pancakes

You know what’s better than pancakes? Pancakes with chocolate in them, of course! If you’ve not yet tasted the blissful union of pancakes and chocolate, it’s time to rectify that. Once you’ve made your preferred style of pancakes, simply grab a handful of chocolate chips and scatter over your pancakes. Or, you can choose to bake the chocolate chips in to the batter.

Blueberry pancakes

Fruit is a popular addition to pancakes. If you’re partial to a blueberry or two, our easy Blueberry and Buttermilk Pancakes recipe calls for just 5 ingredients and take no time at all to make – perfect if you’re looking for a no fuss, no muss recipe.

Banana pancakes

Kick things up a notch with bananas caramelised in butter and Lyle’s golden syrup for pancakes with an extra gooey sweetness. Plus, with a handful of crushed hazelnuts stirred in with the bananas you get an extra little crunch to each bite.

Pancake making FAQs

Discover the answers to commonly asked, pancake-related questions.

Can you make pancakes without eggs?

Yes, you can make pancakes without eggs if you use a suitable egg substitute. Some popular egg substitutes for pancakes include: pureed or mashed banana (¼ to ½ cup = 1 large egg), chia or flax seeds mixed with water (1 tablespoon of ground seeds + 3 tablespoons of water = 1 large egg), yoghurt (¼ cup = 1 large egg), mayonnaise (3 tablespoons = 1 large egg), and unsweetened applesauce (¼ cup = 1 large egg).

How long does pancake batter last?

When stored in the fridge, your pancake batter should last for somewhere between 2 and 4 days, depending on the expiry dates of the ingredients you used to make the batter (such as the milk and the eggs).

Can you freeze pancakes?

Yes, you can freeze pancakes. Once cooked, make sure your pancakes have cooled down completely before you put them in the freezer. Your pancakes should last for up to 2 months when frozen.

You could choose to freeze the pancake batter instead of the pancakes themselves. In which case, we recommend making sure the mixture is suitably sealed and used within 1 month of freezing.

What is the most popular pancake topping?

According to a 2021 nationwide survey conducted by Park Dean Resorts and TLF research, the UK’s favourite pancake topping is lemon and sugar – settling the age-old Shrove Tuesday sweet vs savoury debate once and for all!

Can you use self-raising flour for pancakes?

Yes, you can use self-raising flour for pancakes. Self-raising flour consists of flour, baking powder and salt. If your pancake recipe calls for plain flour and baking powder (or any other leavening agents), then self-raising flour can be used instead – just make sure you leave out the leavening agent.

Try our super-easy pancake recipes

Our array of simple, straightforward pancake recipes feature everything from the classically traditional to the more adventurous, unusual (even whimsical) concoctions.

Discover all the easy pancake recipes you’ll need to wow your friends and family this Pancake Day.

Don’t forget the Lyle’s!

Top off your perfect pancakes with our classic Lyle’s Golden Syrup® and explore other delicious dessert toppings in our range.

Porridge is a great way to start the day and the perfect breakfast to feed a grumbling stomach on those hectic weekday mornings. Making this classic and unassuming breakfast option is truly very simple and speedy to make. Follow a few essential rules and you will succeed in making delicious porridge every single time!

How do you like your oats in the morning?

Depending on your choice of oats, you can achieve varied textures. If you prefer your porridge to have a chunky texture, jumbo or rolled oats will work best, and will also tend to cook more quickly. For a more creamy-textured porridge, we recommend you choose Porridge Oats or steel cut oats.

If you’re short on time on mornings, a nice tip is to soak your oats before you cook them. This process breaks down the starches which reduce the cooking time and also makes them easier to digest.

Ingredients

Oats (as preferred)

Milk and/or water

Lyle’s Golden Syrup

HOW TO MAKE PORRIDGE

Follow this 4-step easy porridge recipe to master the breakfast of champions!

1. For a single serving, combine 40g of oats and 275ml of water in a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt – this will really bring out the flavour of the oats.

2. Bring to a steady simmer, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spurtle for 5-6 minutes until nice and smooth. Stirring your porridge is key to breaking down your oats and will ensure a creamy and lump-free texture. If you like your porridge to be runnier, add a splash of water (or your choice of milk) until you’ve reached your desired consistency.

3. Leave to stand for 1 minute before pouring into a bowl…

4. Spoon or squeeze on a warming swirl of Lyle’s Golden Syrup to serve up the perfect and ridiculously simple porridge.

Now that you’ve mastered the basics, you can take your porridge to the next level. Far for being bland, the beauty of this classic breakfast is that the options are truly endless.

Chef’s tips: Popular porridge combinations

With so many popular porridge combination options available, and a brilliant base recipe, your mornings can be fuelled with wonderfully tasty porridge.

Consistency

Experimenting with different types of milk, such as full-fat milk, almond, hazelnut or coconut milk, can add an extra level of creaminess and taste, whilst yoghurt, pureed banana or chia seeds are healthy ways to thicken the consistency of your porridge.

A little spice

Adding a little spice like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg or even cocoa powder and ground coffee can bring new depth to your hearty bowl.

Fruit

With so many options, seasonal fruits can also ensure you never get bored and offer wonderful health benefits. In winter, opt for grated apples or berry compote, plums or stewed rhubarb in autumn, and strawberries, raspberries, peaches during summer’s bounty. Tropical options such as mango, banana, pineapple and coconut flakes bring sunshine all year round when mornings look a little grey.

Nuts

Now to top it all off, you can add a touch of nuttiness with some chopped nuts, flaked almonds, seeds, or a dollop of your favourite nut butter, all topped with a little Lyle’s Golden Syrup for that delicious golden caramel sweetness.

Porridge recipes for your every mood

Mother’s Day was first created in the 1900s by Anna Jarvis, who created the day to honour all mothers for the sacrifices they make for their children.

Mother’s Day was first created in the 1900s by Anna Jarvis, who created the day to honour all mothers for the sacrifices they make for their children.

Mother’s Day is a day to thank your mum (grandmother, missus, or any other maternal figures in your life) and make her feel special. So, why not give her a day off and cook her a slap-up meal?

We have selected some Mother’s Day recipes that we think are perfect to mark the occasion.

Mother’s Day Chocolate Cake Recipes

Chocolate Mud Cake

This chocolate mud cake is a great way to impress your mum without any complication! This delicious recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Lyle’s Special Chocolate Sponge Cake

Who doesn’t love a classic chocolate cake? Show how much your mum means to you with our Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe. This cake is the perfect treat to mark any occasion.

Mother’s Day Cupcake Recipes

Lyle’s Lemony Cupcakes

Impress your mum by using decorative sugar flowers on these tasty cupcakes, making them look like you’ve brought them from a professional!

Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cupcakes

These cupcakes are oozing with Lyle’s syrupy goodness, your mum simply won’t be able to resist them!

Vegan Mother’s Day Recipes

Vegan Raspberry Scones With Orange Zest

Why not treat your mum to an afternoon tea this Mother’s Day? These zesty vegan scones are a great addition to the table.

Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake With Orange And Clementine

The classic combination of oranges and lemons, topped with roasted flaked almonds for an added crunch, makes for a delicious cake!

Mother’s Day Chicken Recipes

Lyle’s Succulent Chicken Satay Skewers

Every party needs savoury dishes, right? Lyle’s Black Treacle gives a new depth of flavour to this classic recipe.

Lyle’s Special Soy Chicken Marinade

Add an oriental twist to your chicken dishes with this simple marinade recipe, with extra added sweetness thanks to our famous Golden Syrup.

Mother’s Day Vegetarian Recipe

Lyle’s Sweet Potato And Halloumi Skewers

If you need a meat-free alternative to add to your meal on Mother’s Day, vegetable recipes like the sweet potato and halloumi skewers (with a glaze containing our Black Treacle), are a popular dish for both meat-eaters and vegetarians alike!

Don’t Forget Your Most Important Ingredients…

See our range of Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Lyle’s Black Treacle to add that extra magic to your Mother’s Day recipes!

Not to mention, it’s a big favourite amongst the kids and thanks to this handy guide, you’ll find it’s quick and easy to make! If you’ve ever wondered how to make caramel, you’ve come to the right place.

Caramel is made by heating a variety of sugars, and it can be used as a flavouring in puddings and desserts.

In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the art of making caramel, and you’ll be a pro before you know it.

What goes into making caramel

Different types of caramel

How to make caramel with Lyle’s Golden Syrup

How to make caramel with sugar

How to thicken caramel

How to incorporate some new flavours into your caramel

Caramel vegan alternatives

How to store caramel

Different types of caramel are made with the following basic ingredients:

1) Milk, cream, and condensed milk to help make a lovely light-coloured caramel sauce to drip over your desserts.

2) Golden syrup, sugar, and molasses will provide the sweet taste caramel is best known for.

3) Oil and butter help give your caramel a smoother, softer texture which makes coating things i.e., nuts easier.

The milk or condensed milk is used to prevent your caramel from turning to hard candy. If you want your caramel to turn to hard candy, don’t add the milk or condensed milk!

The beauty of caramel is that not every single one is the same, the sugary based means this sweet sauce is versatile with its flavours and consistency. Toffee, caramel, and butterscotch are 3 classic dishes that all come from a very similar recipe.

But what makes them all different?

Caramel is a type of candy that is created by heating white granulated sugar. Other ingredients such as butter, milk and vanilla are commonly added to produce a beautifully thick, creamy caramel which is used in a variety of sauces, drizzles, candies and classic caramel apples.

Butterscotch is a softer candy than caramel, made by heating butter and brown sugar together. The brown sugar molecules break down and create a richer, deeper flavour than your classic caramel dishes.

Toffee is quite simply butterscotch which has been heated for longer to reach the hard-crack sugar stage. While butterscotch is cooked to a soft-crack stage, toffee is created by cooking that same mixture for longer to reach the hard-crack stage.

Caramel can be found in the base of some of the most delicious recipes and learning how to make it from scratch can give that authentic taste we’re all looking for. You can use our caramel recipes to create a selection of Lyle’s recipe’s such as:

1) 150g (5oz) Lyle’s Golden Syrup

50g (2oz) unsalted butter

125g (4.5oz) Tate & Lyle Soft Brown Sugar

150ml (5floz) double cream

Caramel can be made in 3 very simple steps:

To make a chocolate caramel sauce you can stir in chopped chocolate and mix until the chocolate is fully melted. By adding dark chocolate, you can add a super-rich and deep flavour which is perfect for those chocolate lovers out there. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of dark chocolate, you can always add milk chocolate instead.

Fancy a strawberry caramel sauce? Cook some fresh strawberries with a little bit of water and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Once the sugar has melted in your caramel making process you can stir in the prepared strawberry puree for a fruit burst of flavour.

There are two ways of making caramel, dry and wet. The dry method involves heating sugar in a dry pan until it liquifies and browns. This process involved a lot of attention as the sugar can darken quickly and less evenly. The wet process of making caramel involved moistening the sugar in the pan with a little water, the water helps distribute the sugar to promote even browning.

You may choose to use the wet method if you wish to incorporate different flavours into the caramel. The wet method allows for this as the water prolongs the total time the sugar is heated giving your flavours more time to develop. This method also allows for more control over the colouring of the caramel.

Little tip: if your caramel crystallises you can remove the mixture from the heat, add a few tablespoons of water, return it to the heat, and stir until the crystals dissolve before continuing.

(200g) Caster sugar

¼ tsp. sea salt

60ml water

60ml double cream

56.7g / 4tbsp of butter (cubed)

Method:

Want to incorporate some new flavours into your caramel?

Now you’ve perfected the caramel making process you might be wondering how you can take it to the next level. We’ve highlighted some flavour variations to help get your imagination going:

Salted caramel

Bourbon caramel

Chocolate caramel

Almond caramel

Blood orange caramel

This is to list just a few different flavour variations – as long as you can find the flavour you’ll be able to add it to your caramel.

What’s better for making caramel – brown or white sugar?

It depends on what you want your caramel to turn out like, if you’re wanting to create a lighter shade of brown, orange then you can substitute the brown sugar out for white sugar. Most people find that using brown sugar allows for more flavour. Just keep an eye out not to burn it.

Caramel vegan alternatives

For those of you that follow a vegan diet, we’ve created a vegan alternative recipe to fulfil your sweet tooth. We’ve made sure that the taste and texture resemble traditional caramel, so we’ve got your cravings covered.

Seeing as Lyle’s Golden Syrup is already vegan we just needed to swap out the butter and milk.

113g vegan butter

200g light brown sugar

150g cup of golden syrup

3oz full-fat coconut milk

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to thicken caramel

If you find that your caramel is too thin, then you can continue to simmer the caramel on a medium heat for 5-10 minutes to thicken it. Bear in mind that your caramel will continue to darken at this point, so it’s important to keep a close eye on it.

Keep in mind as well that the caramel will significantly thicken once it has been completely cooled. So, if you find that your caramel is too thick, you can thin the mixture by stirring a tablespoon or two of heavy cream back into the mixture.

You can test to see whether your caramel is done by having a bowl of cold water (we recommend adding ice cubes if you have them to hand) and then using a spoon, remove some of the mixture from the pan, immerse the spoon into the cold water, moving the spoon and then remove from the water and test the caramel with your fingers to check if it is done.

How to store caramel

Caramel can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three weeks once it has been made. Your caramel will be safe at room temperature on things like cakes or brownies for up to 3 days. You can also freeze your sauce, which will last for up to 3 months.

Don’t forget that caramel is an extra-delicious addition to a lot of already-tasty desserts, such as:

…to name just a few!

We hope this guide has helped you make the most scrumptious caramel you’ve ever tasted! Now that you know how to successfully make caramel like a pro, be sure to pass this guide along to your family and friends!

Chocolate is arguably one of the biggest delicacies in the world. After all, world-famous books and films don’t get based around any old confectionary – Chocolat, anyone?

Serving any form of chocolate is bound to put a smile on the faces of both children and adults alike. After all, we’ve all dreamed of living the Charlie Bucket fantasy at one point in our lives, haven’t we?

We’ve always agreed with the old saying “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it”, which is why we have compiled some classic chocolate dessert recipes that are sure to be crowd-pleasers!

Our moist chocolate fudge cake is rich in flavour, making it an indulgent dessert that is hard to resist!

If you want a gift perfect for a fellow chocoholic, these melt-in-the-mouth truffles will be a perfect choice!

These little pots of chocolatey goodness are the perfect showstopper dessert for any meal.

Chocolate, caramel and shortbread? Now we’re in teasing territory… This delicious combination brings you joy with every bite. Trust us!

This delicious cake is a brilliant cake for a birthday or any celebration. Or, let’s face it, any day ending in ‘y’!

These versatile cakes can be made with any breakfast cereal that takes your fancy; the addition of chocolate just makes them even tastier!

With only four ingredients, this easy chocolate dessert only takes roughly 12 minutes to prep and cook – and is even quicker to eat!

Perfect with a cup of tea or as a sweet snack, you can’t really go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie!

These small flapjacks are a great addition to any child’s lunchbox, be the coolest parents on the block with this recipe!

This isn’t just any old rocky road recipe. The addition of Lyle’s Golden Syrup elevates these rocky road bars, as it makes sure they are the perfect consistency so they’re not too hard to chew.

You can’t make any of these chocolate dessert recipes without our famous Lyle’s Golden Syrup! Explore our range of products now.