TREACLE GEORGE lesser-known traditional BRITISH dessert

golden syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a similar sweetness with less processed sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while maintaining sweetness.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often more affordable.

Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish.

In a bowl, mix together butter and sugar until combined.

Add black treacle and mix well.

Crack in the eggs and mix thoroughly.

Add salt and half of the flour to prevent curdling, then mix.

Pour in the milk and add the remaining flour, mixing until combined.

Stir in optional raisins or currants.

Pour the mixture into the lined baking dish.

Preheat the air fryer to 160°C (320°F).

Place the baking dish in the air fryer and cook for about 35 minutes, checking with a skewer for doneness.

Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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