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How to Make Pomegranate Molasses
Learn how to make pomegranate molasses for a versatile syrup with a sweet-tart flavor that enhances both sweet and savory dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 20 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Others
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 4 cups pure pomegranate juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow it to simmer uncovered.
- Simmer the mixture until it reduces to a thick, syrupy consistency about a quarter of the amount, about 90 minutes. To check the consistency, place a small amount of the molasses on a spoon and let it cool slightly. It should have a syrupy texture and coat the back of the spoon. You’ll get about 8 ounces.
- Allow the pomegranate molasses cool to room temperature. Pour the cooled pomegranate molasses into a clean, airtight jar or bottle for storage and store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Storage: Allow the pomegranate molasses to cool to room temperature. Then, pour the cooled molasses into a clean, airtight jar or bottle for storage and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- Tips:
- Keep an eye on the heat. Adjust the heat if the mixture boils too vigorously. Try to avoid a rolling boil as that will cause splattering and make it difficult to maintain desired consistency.
- Use a wide pan to speed up the reduction. A wide-bottomed pan will provide more surface area for evaporation, which can help speed up the reduction process.
- Stir occasionally to promote even simmering. Stirring helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the molasses from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Don't overcook it. Molasses will naturally thicken more as it cools so it's important to remove it from the heat as soon as it's reduced to a quarter of the mixture and coats the back of the spoon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1teaspoon
Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
0.04g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.02mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.