Treacle Slab Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Treacle Slab Pie is a traditional baked dessert combining treacle, golden syrup and warm spices into a rich, comforting treat. This straightforward recipe uses butter, flour, eggs and milk to create a moist filling, topped with a golden crumble. Ready to serve in just 55 minutes total, including 20 minutes preparation and 35 minutes in the oven, it suits anyone looking for a classic British pudding.
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Ingredients
- 400 gbutter
- 250 gflour
- 5 gsalt
- 600 mltreacle
- 200 mlgolden syrup
- 4 eggeggs(beaten)
- 400 mlmilk
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 1 tspall-purpose spices
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 200 gunsalted butter, melted
- 200 ggolden crumble topping(crushed)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a thermometer for accurate temperature.
- 2
Make the golden syrup mixture by combining treacle, golden syrup, and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the melted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour.
- 4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm (1/8 inch). Transfer to a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.
Tip: Trim the edges to fit the dish.
- 5
Pour the golden syrup mixture into the pastry-lined baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly.
- 6
Top with the golden crumble topping, spreading it evenly.
Tip: Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the surface.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
Tip: Check for doneness by gently jiggling the dish.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Slice into squares or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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