Pomegranate Molasses

An essential ingredient for Middle-Eastern cooking, you would be surprised at how easy it is to make pomegranate molasses and how versatile it is!

What you’ll need:

• 2 cups pomegranate juice
• 25g sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

What to do:

1. Bring the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice to boil in a saucepan over medium heat. When the juice boils, reduce the heat to low.
2. Let the mixture simmer for about an hour, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
3. To check if the molasses is ready, dip a spoon into the molasses. It is done when the molasses coats the back of a spoon.
4. Turn off the heat and cool before pouring into a jar. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
5. Store in fridge for 3-6 months.

Notes:

Use as a topping on ice-cream or yoghurt, to dress a salad or to marinate meats! You can also mix it with orange juice and soda for a refreshing mocktail!