Lyle's golden syrup is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  It has a flavor that is somewhere between toffee, caramel and heaven. It is super sweet so a little goes a long way.  I use it to make homemade hot fudge. It's hard to keep the jar in the fridge because everyone will just grab a spoonful to eat plain, it's that good.  I don't think it would be as good without Lyle's syrup.  I have a few other recipes that call for it and always have it on hand.