KURDISTAN Village Secrets! How Beautiful Girls Make Pomegranate Molasses

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

pomegranate juice

🥗Healthier: cranberry juice

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Cranberry juice can mimic the tartness while being more accessible.

Peel the pomegranates to extract the juice.

Combine pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 12 hours, until thickened.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Remove from heat when it reaches a syrupy consistency and coats the back of a spoon.

Allow to cool completely before transferring to a jar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary