Pomegranate Molases
From jimrug1 16 years ago
- 120 minutes to make
- Serves 20
Per request from a friend, I am posting this recipe for pomegranate molasses as it is used in a number of my previously posted recipes. If I were asked to name one item that an authentic Lebanese (or Middle Eastern) pantry would never be without, I would have to say Pomegranate in one form or another. Read more More specifically Pomegranate Molasses. It is, or can be used almost on a daily basis in a Lebanese household and even in only small amounts can add a burst of flavor to the most bland dishes. Most of the pomegranate molasses is produced in Lebanon. Traditionally, it is prepared from the unripe, sour varieties of pomegranate fruit using very little if any sugar (click on the photo)and sometimes adding a little salt and lemon late in the process. It is the sweet varieties (now grown mostly in California) that are consumed in the United States in fresh, juice or concentrated form. Good imported pomegranate molasses is available online. However, if you wish to save some money, it is fairly easy to achieve a respectable substitute. Make sure you buy organic juice with no preservatives or color added or your end product will have a bitter, unpleasant aftertaste. See less
Ingredients
- 8 cups Organic pomegranate juice shopping list
- 2 Tbls lemon juice shopping list
- 1 Tbls sugar shopping list
How to make it
- Combine ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a bare simmer and reduce to 1 ½ - 2 cups. (approx. 1 1/2 - 2 hrs.) You are looking for a consistency similar to that of regular molasses. Transfer to an appropriate container. Pint fruit jars work well. Store in the refrigerator 6 – 8 weeks.
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Jim, I love recipes that have stories behind them, and this one sounds so interesting. I am bookmarking to make and will let you know how many uses I can think of. Thank you for sharing! High five!!!
angelinaw
in St Louis loved it
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The story behind this recipe is very nice, thank you for sharing Jim!
I want to make this and use it in cooking the way you do. Do you think it is ok to make the juice myself? The markets are loaded with pomegranates this time of the year here.....more
gourmetana
in London loved it
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Mmmmm, this is sooo nice, I bet I can also use it as a syrup with mineral bubbly water, too! I love the tart taste of it!
elgab89
in Toronto loved it
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