Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses

"I made my own molasses for a vinaigrette recipe. The yield amount will depend on whether you are making syrup or molasses. Yields: 1 1/2 C syrup or 1 C molasses. Cooking time noted differs for both. Approx. 50-70 mins. Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006"
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
3
Serves:
1
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ingredients

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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.

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Reviews

  1. This can be used in so many recipes (great with pork), but we loved it with low fat vanilla ice cream. So easy and tastes better than store-bought. I went a little crazy on the lemon though, since we have Meyer lemons falling off our tree right now.
     
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Hi there! Originally CHICAGOLAND CHEF DU JOUR, I like to think of myself as a fantastic home cook with a flair for the gourmet. I have gotten & shared many recipes since I became a member in 2007. Although I have not been active in a few years, I still return to look for recipes from some of my fave chefs. Thanks to all you have helped me over the years and thanks a bunch to any and all reviews.
 
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