Qagħaq Ta’ l-Għasel Or Tal-Qastanija

Treacle rings made from a light pastry with a filling made of treacle, semolina, citurs zest, cinnamon and cloves. Those who kept bees made used the honey comb for the filling though the forgotten full name in Maltese – Qagħaq ta’l-Għasel -Iswed – makes it clear they were based on treacle not honey. Today often served in small pieces as an after-dinner accompaniment to coffee. Originally a Christmas delicacy but you’ll find them in most confectioneries all year round.