heavy syrup- Southern style?

[WCchopper]

My mom sent me a recipe for bread that includes among it's ingredients "heavy syrup" which she described as thick and amber colored, not pancake syrup, and made in the South. When I lived at home, we didn't eat sugar, so I don't know what this is. Any guidance for an "ex-pat" Southerner?

[WCchopper]

So I know it's not molasses- it could be sorghum or cane. She was specific that it was very thick and amber colored. She's an artist, so I know she described specifically. Are there any brands I could look up online? I'm thinking it's not distinctively flavored because she doesn't offer any details on that. Thank, y'all.

[roro1831]

http://www.steensyrup.com/

[WCchopper]

Thanks, I'm pretty sure that's it- she said "the made in the South one"- and they have a syrup called "Southern Made."

[paulj]

Lyle's Golden syrup from the UK is similar (i.e. invert sugar blend), and may be easier to find in California. I've bought it from regular groceries and Cost Plus World Market. You can also make invert sugar syrup at home by cooking a simple sugar syrup with a bit of acid (e.g. cream of tarter).

Lyle's is sometimes described as having a buttery flavor - probably due to a slight caramelization of the syrup.

How much does the recipe use?

[Uncle Bob]

There are are several "Southern Made" syrups, but none compare to Steen's 100% Pure Cane Syrup.......

[Uncle Bob]

Either Cane or Sorghum....More than likely ....Cane

Fun!

[roro1831]

I agree, most likely cane, probably something along the lines of Steen's

[Uncle Bob]

Steen's would be the one...There's nothing to compare!

[danna]

Lyle's Golden syrup? dark corn syrup?

[alliedawn_98]

Maybe cane syrup or molasses?

[Tripeler]

Could it have been sorghum syrup?

[WCchopper]

Ah, you may be on to something.....I'm looking into it.