The pancreas is also considered a sweetbread, but its taste and texture is inferior to that of the thymus gland. Syllabub - An English dessert comprised mainly of whipped cream sweetened with sugar and flavored with sherry, brandy, or cointreau. Lemon zest, fruit preserves or puree may also be swirled into the cream. Sugar Syrup - Differentiating from natural syrups, this term refers to a solution of sugar and water. Simple syrups are made with equal quantities of water and sugar.
Heavy syrup is made with twice as much sugar as water.
These types of syrups are used in making sorbets, soft drinks, and for soaking cakes.