Treacle and molasses are two very similar byproducts of sugar-making with slightly different uses in the kitchen: Production: Treacle and molasses are types of sweet syrup that form during the sugar-refining process.

Is treacle a natural sugar?

Treacle is made from the syrup that remains after sugar is refined. Raw sugars are first treated in a process called affination.

Can you replace sugar with treacle?

Pour about 1-2 tbsp boiling water in with the treacle, and mix until it’s thinned out to a runny consistency. (This will make lighter brown sugar – for very dark (like dark muscavado sugar), add another tbsp of treacle.