Where to find Golden Syrup in Mtl?

[Jasminecuisine]

I've been looking for that stuff all over the place and can't find it!

From what I've heard it comes in a tin and the texture is somewhere between maple syrup and molasses. Like thick honey, but with a taste much different because it's made from sugar cane.

I hope you can help me!

Jasmine
Amateur baker

[williej]

What is the difference in taste between golden syrup and corn syrup?

[pyropaul99]

Both are similar in composition, being a mixture of fructose and glucose, though golden syrup still has some sucrose (as it's only partially inverted) and has a mild caramel taste, whereas corn syrup is merely sweet. After being here for 20 years, I now prefer maple syrup, but golden syrup is good for cooking (various tarts are better with it).

[Ruthie789]

Bramblehouse in Pointe Claire, that's were I bought mine.

[Elsa407]

Thank you! I checked it out today cause I was nearby and they have lots!

[stak]

I think I've seen it at TA

[Virgile]

Yes TA has it. I bought some last month to make treacle tart.

[Elsa407]

Is TA la Tourtière Australienne on Park Avenue?

[stak]

Yes, sorry. There is another one opening soon (or already opened?) on Monkland in NDG but not sure if they will carry the grocery products as well.

[Elsa407]

I just called both locations of Brit&Chips and they don't sell it anymore :(

[kpzoo]

Wow, this thread is old!

These days I'd probably try:

- Hogg Hardware (Westmount)
- Bramble House (Pointe-Claire)
- Clarence & Cripps (Hudson)

Also I'm thinking I *may* have seen it in Loblaws international aisle in NDG, but I could be wrong.

[SnackHappy]

I think I've seen it in Loblaws as well. It's also available at Oscar on the plaza. I think I've seen it at TA. It's pretty easy to find. Gourmet stores should have it.

[alexthecook]

Bought some Lyle's at Épicerie Latina yesterday. Corner Esplanade and Saint-Viateur. This place has really upped its game (and accordingly, prices) over the last few years.

[JayneS]

Hi, i just wanted to let you know that Lyle's Golden
Syrup is available for purchase at the Brit & Chips Restaurant
At 433 McGill College Street in Old Montreal. You
May want to phone first, their number is 514-840-1001.
Jayne

[Limin]

I saw it today at the IGA in the Cavendish Mall in Cote Saint-Luc. Lots of it. Two different kinds of Lyle's in fact.

[lait cru]

I picked up a jar about a year ago and as far as memory serves (which some days isn't very far at all, sadly), I'm pretty sure I picked it up at La Depense in the Jean Talon Market.

[pyropaul99]

It's not Montreal, but England Hill in Knowlton has it as well. Being from the UK, we always used it on pancakes/crepes together with butter and lemon juice. Corn syrup is definitely not a substitute nor is maple syrup. Another fave place to use it is on a steamed suet pudding - haven't had one of those in years! My arteries are probably thanking me for that, though!

Paul

[english muffin]

I also craved a steamed pudding last winter and made Nigella's recipe (in How to be a Domestic Goddess) which uses about 250mls of golden syrup mixed with lemon juice. Fantastic artery clogging stuff, but once a year it should be allowed though!
We also used to drizzle golden syrup over baked apples...

From a fellow pudding nostalgic Brit.

[lorie]

You can also buy it at Laurier Gourmet. It's located with the preserves, honey, etc.

[bomobob]

You may well find it at either 5 Saisons or Vieille Europe as well.

[Jasminecuisine]

Thanks! I hadn't thought of Vieille Europe, and it's close to where I live.

[english muffin]

I saw some yesterday at la Vielle Europe (about 4 jars left). They also usually stock Lyles black treacle which is more like molasses (none left), which comes in a red tin.

[kpzoo]

For Lyle's Golden Syrup, try calling Hogg Hardware in Westmount. They have a selection of British import groceries near the front cash, and I'm pretty sure I've seen Lyle's there.

Hogg Hardware
4833 Sherbrooke W, Montreal, QC
Telephone : [phone]

If you have a car, Bramble House in Pointe-Claire has a big British grocery section:

Bramble House 57 Donegani Avenue, Pointe-Claire [phone]
http://www.bramblehouse.net/

Further afield, there are also British-grocery places in Hudson and Knowlton, let me know if you want the details.

Finally, call me crazy, but I have a vague recollection of having seen Lyle's Golden Syrup at Loblaws, so you may even want to check there.

BTW - this is what you're looking for:

http://www.lylesgoldensyrup.com/
- in the picture, I'm pretty sure it's the stuff in the green can/jar

Good luck!

[Jasminecuisine]

Thanks a lot! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I'll check it out at Hogg Hardware and Loblaws (who knows?)