Pomegranate Syrup Recipes

POMEGRANATE SYRUP OR MOLASSES

Steps:

• 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.

POMEGRANATE MOSCOW MULE (ADAPTED FROM DELISH)

Steps:

• In your copper mug or cocktail glass, stir together the vodka, pomegranate syrup, lime juice and ice.
• Top with ginger beer and garnish with pomegranate arils and rosemary sprig.

HOMEMADE POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Prepare fresh pomegranate juice:.
• For 2 cups of juice, cut 4-6 large pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
• Combine juice and 1 cup of sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and cool. Store in a tightly closed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the juice and sugar (less for savory uses, more for sweeter) in a medium-size pot and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Pulp or pinkish scum will form on top; it's fine. Do not boil hard or the juice will foam up and spill over.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes, until the syrup has reduced to 1 cup. It will produce glossy pink bubbles that are hard to stir down. It will also thicken as it cools, so do not overcook or it may turn sticky and hard to pour.
• For the best result, pour into a bottle or jar that has been sterilized (boil it and its lid for 10 minutes). The syrup will hold in the refrigerator for about three months.

ISRAELI MALABI WITH POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan, whisk milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cream and rose water. Cool 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding. Refrigerate until cold. For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and pomegranate juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. Spoon syrup over pudding; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.

SPICED POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the pomegranate juice, wine, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Crumble in half of the brown sugar and whisk mixture until sugar dissolves.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately pour in the juice/spice mixture and increase the heat to high. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to medium and, while stirring, add the remaining brown sugar a little at a time. Cook and stir until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency or when it can coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly and continue to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir and serve.