Black treacle is available from supermarkets and health food stores. It is the almost-black residue gathered from the late stages of the sugar refining process after the sugar has been removed ...

In other treacle tart recipes as well as this one, molasses (also known as black treacle) is used instead. The molasses gives it a much richer, toffee like flavor. This flaky pastry crust only ...

Line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment and preheat your oven to 170°C. Place the treacle, syrup and butter in a heavy based saucepan and gently melt them together. Set aside to cool slightly.