Golden syrup recipes: Puddings, dumplings and tarts

It’s important to rest the pastry shells before baking to help prevent them shrinking. Note

Don’t worry if biscuits crack slightly during cooking. Note

Store swirls in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

Lime and golden syrup tart

Nici Wickes’ parsnip golden syrup cake recipe is so quick and easy to make, and can be adjusted to whatever vegetables you have – carrots, courgettes, even beetroot. It also remains moist for ages

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.

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.

Use regular golden syrup for this recipe, not the squeezable bottles, as this has a lighter texture. Note