Homemade Pomegranate Molasses

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
60 min.
2
465kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a touch of sweetness and tang? Homemade pomegranate molasses is a delightful addition to your kitchen repertoire that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a vibrant splash of color to your dishes. This versatile ingredient is perfect for drizzling over salads, glazing meats, or even enhancing your favorite desserts.

Crafted from just three simple ingredients—pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice—this recipe is not only easy to make but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, you can enjoy the rich, complex flavors of this syrupy delight without any worries. In just 60 minutes, you can transform fresh pomegranate juice into a luscious molasses that captures the essence of this superfruit.

Imagine the sweet-tart flavor of pomegranate molasses enhancing your roasted vegetables or adding depth to your marinades. With a caloric content of 465 kcal for two servings, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that packs a punch of flavor. Plus, the satisfaction of making it from scratch will surely impress your family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a homemade condiment that will become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cups pomegranate juice 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. pomegranate juice, sugar, lemon to a simmer: In a large, wide, uncovered saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice on medium high until the sugar has dissolved and the juice simmers.
  2. Reduce heat just enough to maintain a simmer.
  3. Reduce to a syrup: Simmer for about an hour, or until the juice has a syrupy consistency, and has reduced to 1 to 1 1/4 cups.
  4. If you want your pomegranate molasses to be sweeter, add more sugar to taste, while you are cooking it.
  5. Pour out into a jar.
  6. Let cool. Store chilled in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein0.66%
Fat3.06%
Carbs96.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.05
Glycemic Load
34.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.10913050774%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.95mg
Delphinidin
4.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.45mg
Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Quercetin
5.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:464.72kcal
23.24%
Fat:1.64g
2.52%
Saturated Fat:0.39g
2.43%
Carbohydrates:116.07g
38.69%
Net Carbohydrates:115.53g
42.01%
Sugar:113.03g
125.58%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:45.47mg
1.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.8g
1.6%
Vitamin K:51.79µg
49.33%
Potassium:1082.17mg
30.92%
Folate:122.52µg
30.63%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.85%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.39%
Vitamin E:1.91mg
12.77%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.31%
Magnesium:35.76mg
8.94%
Vitamin C:6.3mg
7.64%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.87%
Calcium:56.18mg
5.62%
Phosphorus:55.98mg
5.6%
Copper:0.11mg
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.09%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.07%
Iron:0.54mg
2.97%
Selenium:1.81µg
2.58%
Fiber:0.54g
2.17%