Pomegranate Syrup Or Molasses Recipe

Craft your own exquisite pomegranate molasses or syrup! This versatile recipe from Alton Brown (2006) yields a rich, intensely flavored concentrate perfect for vinaigrettes, baking, or as a decadent sweetener. Learn how to transform fresh pomegranate juice into two delicious variations—a lighter syrup or a thicker molasses—in about an hour. Elevate your cooking with this homemade treasure!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 928.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Pomegranate Syrup Or Molasses

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How to Make Pomegranate Syrup Or Molasses

  1. **For Syrup or Molasses:** Combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan.
  2. **Heat & Dissolve:** Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. **Syrup (50 minutes):** Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to 1 1/2 cups (approximately 50 minutes). It should reach a syrup-like consistency.
  4. **Molasses (70 minutes):** Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to 1 cup (approximately 70 minutes). It should have a thicker, molasses-like consistency.
  5. **Cool & Store:** Remove from heat and let cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
  6. **Transfer & Preserve:** Transfer to a sterilized glass jar. Allow to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating. Enjoy for up to 6 months!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

904g

Fat

3g

Carbs

77g