Pomegranate Syrup and molasses

I made this syrup today using the resipe I got from Goodeats at Foodnetwork. Bought 3 for RM5.00 .really should have gotten the RM10.00 deal for 7. Anyway these pomegranates were from China ..Judging from the colour of the fuit and the fruit sac I dont think they are very high quality pomegranate. The best ones are very red outside and inside. But that will do..at least they are better then the ones I grow at home. Mine bears lots of fruits this year but the seeds are just slightly pinkish..Sometimes my next door bachelor neighbours eat them otherwise its food for the birds...Anyway..back to my syrup..it tastes GRRRREAT!!

Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Prep Time:5 min

Inactive Prep Time:30 min

Cook Time:50 min

Serves:

1 1/2 cups syrup or 1 cup molasses

Ingredients

• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

For Syrup: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes. It should be the consistency of syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

For Molasses: Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes. It should be the consistency of thick syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Making my own homemade pomegranate syrup...