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Homemade Pomegranate Molasses

January 14, 2015 6 Comments

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As promised,  today I’m sharing a very simple recipe for homemade pomegranate molasses. Some of you have reached out asking where to buy bottled pomegranate molasses, and admittedly, not all grocery stores carry it – not even all Whole Foods.

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Recently my go-to Whole Foods was out of it, so I considered making my own but assumed the process would be a hassle. After a quick internet search, I discovered making homemade pomegranate molasses was so easy! The only ingredients required are pomegranate juice, granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice, and luckily I had all three in my fridge and pantry at the time.

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Now for those of you who have seen pomegranate molasses listed as an ingredient in some of my recipes (Muhammara / Pomegranate Molasses Dressing / Persian Chicken Stew) and thought it was silly to buy a bottle (or make your own!) for just one recipe – you’re wrong! Pomegranate Molasses is so versatile. I use it in sauces for poultry dishes, dips, salad dressing, and so much more. The flavor is so unique, adding a sweet and tangy component to any dish.

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If you follow this recipe, your homemade pomegranate molasses will stay in the fridge for at least 6 months. I made this batch less than three weeks ago and I am almost out already. Yes, it’s THAT good!

 

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Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Making your own Pomegranate Molasses is easy and it only requires three simple ingredients! Use it in stews, dips, vinaigrettes and more.

Course: Dressing
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Molasses, Pomegranate
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1/2 cup, 40-45 minutes. It should be the consistency of thick syrup.
  3. Remove the molasses from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 20 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator.

 

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Sauces and Marinades, Vegan Tagged With: Pomegranate, Pomegranate Molasses

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Comments

  1. Megan K

    January 16, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    I’m surprised how simple this is. I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing another delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      January 16, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks Megan! I still have to make your french onion soup! I’ll put that on my list this weekend 🙂

      Reply
  2. Liz

    January 17, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Pom molasses is SO hard to find around here—who knew it was so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      January 18, 2015 at 11:17 am

      So, so easy! But so good!

      Reply

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  1. Muhammara Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper Dip) | Little Chef Big Appetite says:
    July 22, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    […] *You can find Pomegranate Molasses at a health food store, such as Whole Foods, or easily make your own following this recipe. […]

    Reply
  2. Persian Chicken Stew with Ground Walnuts (Fesenjan) | Little Chef Big Appetite says:
    August 8, 2018 at 11:05 am

    […] this stew chicken is slow cooked in a mixture of ground walnuts, my beloved pomegranate molasses, and an assortment of spices. While this meal does take a little bit more time than I typically […]

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