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Pomegranate Molasses

How to make pomegranate molasses, also known as pomegranate syrup. Use syrup as a sauce, marinade, dressing, or a sweet and tart dessert topping.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Cooling Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pure pomegranate juice (bottled or fresh)
  • 2/3 cup sugar (optional - recommended)
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional - recommended)

Instructions

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  1. You can make pomegranate molasses with added sugar and lemon juice, or without. I prefer making it with, as it will reduce to a syrup much faster, and the end result will be more tasty. However, you can simply reduce plain pomegranate juice if you prefer, which will take longer and produce a much tarter syrup. Pour pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice (or just the pomegranate juice) into a small saucepan. 
  2. Heat up over medium until the sauce begins to simmer lightly. Stir to dissolve sugar. Allow the liquid to simmer very lightly for 60-80 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the liquid reduces by 75% to about 1 cup of molasses. If reducing just the juice without sugar, it will take longer to reduce (up to 2 hours), and you will end up with less liquid in the end to reach the syrupy consistency - roughly 3/4 cup syrup.
  3. The liquid is ready when it has a light syrupy consistency and coats the back of a spoon. Don't let it thicken too much, or it will harden when it cools.Remove from heat. The syrup will continue to thicken as it cools. If you are unsure about the consistency, measure the reduced liquid-- it should be roughly 1 cup of syrup (or 3/4 cup for juice alone). If it's a lot more liquid than that, continue reducing.
  4. After the syrup cools completely, store it in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp sauce. For pomegranate syrup with sugar and lemon, the total will be around 1 cup of syrup, or 16 servings. For pomegranate syrup made from juice alone, the total will be around 3/4 cup of syrup, or 12 servings. Nutrition calculated to include sugar and lemon juice.
  • Note: For all recipes on my website, if I am using pomegranate molasses as an ingredient, I am referring to the sweetened version -- unless specifically noted otherwise.

Nutrition Information

Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.