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Pomegranate Molasses Recipe

Tart thick homemade pomegranate molasses to add a special flavorful touch to your meals! Play with it and use the molasses as a secret ingredient in your food!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar optional, *see Notes
  • Juice of one lemon optional

Instructions

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  1. If you haven't done that yet, prepare your pomegranate juice first. I like mine without seeds, but if you don't mind the taste of seeds in the pomegranate juice, then just blend them to a juice and strain the bits.
  2. Keep a cooking pot ready and pour the juice into it. Keep on the heat.
  3. At this point, you mix in the sugar or lemon juice, it's optional.
  4. Bring the whole mix to a rolling boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  5. Now all you need to do is to slowly reduce the pomegranate juice to a thick molasses. It needs to cook slowly down or else it will burn on, or the taste will be compromised.
  6. The cooking down can take about 60–90 minutes. Stir at times and keep an eye on the thick syrup.
  7. The molasses is ready when it has thickened totally, as seen in my pictures. The molasses will look more liquid when cooking hot, so you can do a test by dripping some into a cold plate or a glass with cold water. That way you will know the consistency quickly, and you can decide if you want to bottle it up or let it cook and reduce further. You can choose how thick you want your fruit molasses, it's up to you, but don't over do it for obvious reasons.
  8. Fill the molasses into a clean and sterilized jar. Fill it up to the rim, close with the clean lid well and turn upside down to create a vacuum. Leave it that way for 24 hours.
  9. Store in a cool and dry place until further use. Keep in the fridge once opened. Don't forget to label with the date and the contents.

Notes

  • You can add sugar and lemon juice, it's completely optional. I prefer it without the sugar because I use my pomegranate molasses mainly in savory meals. The aim is to season food with the molasses, and it should be rather tart. If you want it tarter, then add the lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 1065mg (30%) Sugar 74g (148%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 1065mg 23%
Sugar 74g 148%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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