Pomegranate Molasses and Pomegranate Syrup

After my pomegranate and pistachio couscous I got a few questions about where to find pomegranate molasses or what could be used as a substitute for it. You should be able to find pomegranate molasses at your local middle eastern grocery store but if you cannot find it, it is easy enough to make if you can get your hands on some pomegranate juice. Making the pomegranate molasses is as easy as mixing some sugar into some pomegranate juice and simmering to reduce it to the desired consistency. You can also make pomegranate syrup using the same method, only stopping when it has the consistency of a syrup. This pomegranate molasses ends up with a nice level of tartness or tanginess but if you want a sweeter version you can easily add more sugar.

Pomegranate Molasses

(makes 1/2 cup)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 splash lemon juice

Directions:
1. Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it has reduces to a quarter, about 40-50 minutes. (At this point it should have the consistency of a thick syrup.)

Use in:
Pomegranate and Pistachio Couscous
Muhammara (Middle Eastern Pepper and Walnut Dip)
Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Pomegranate Port Sauce
Dukkah Crusted Cod
Lamb Chops with Pomegranate and Red Wine Sauce

Pomegranate Syrup

(makes 1 cup)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 splash lemon juice

Directions:
1. Bring everything to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until it has reduces to half, about 20-30 minutes. (At this point it should have the consistency of a syrup.

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