Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses
You can purchase Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses, but making your own is so easy and saves money. Use as a sauce, marinade, dressing, or a sweet and tart dessert topping.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups syrup or 1 cup molassesPrep Time:
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Ingredients:
| 4 cups | pomegranate juice |
| 1/2 cup | sugar |
| 1 tablespoon | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
Directions:
For Syrup: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes. It should be the consistency of syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
For Molasses: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes. It should be the consistency of thick syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Source: foodnetwork.com
