How To Make Pomegranate Molasses From Fresh Fruit Or Juice Food

HOW TO MAKE POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

Steps:

• Boil the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When the juice boils, reduce the heat to a medium-low. You should see the liquid boiling very gently in the middle.
• Let the mixture simmer for about an hour, uncovered. Stir occasionally to make sure that the sugars don't stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
• After 45 minutes of simmering, you'll notice that a lot of liquid has burned off. Reduce the heat very slightly and let it simmer for another 15 minutes or so. Take a spoon and dip it into the molasses. If it coats the spoon, the molasses is done cooking (see photo in blog post for a visual).
• Turn off the heat and let it cool for 30 minutes before pouring it into a jar. The mixture will still be runny, but don't worry. The molasses thickens as it cools.
• This recipe should yield about 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses. Store the molasses in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

POMEGRANATE SYRUP OR MOLASSES

Steps:

• 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.

HOMEMADE POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium, heavy-bottomed, nonreactive saucepan , set over medium-high heat, combine the pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Lower the heat, making sure to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring periodically, until the mixture is syrupy, coats the back of a spoon, and reduces to between 1 and 1 1/4 cups. Allow to cool in the pan for 20 to 30 minutes, then transfer to a clean glass jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.