What is pomegranate molasses?
Pomegranate molasses is pomegranate juice that has been gently reduced, with or without added sugar, to make a syrup. It has a tangy sweet-sour flavour and is used in both savoury and sweet dishes, most traditionally in the Middle East and surrounding regions.
Where to buy pomegranate molasses
Odysea Pomegranate Molasses, £3.00/250ml, Sainsbury’s
Al-Rabih Pomegranate Molasses, £10.95/300ml, Amazon
Pomegranate molasses recipes
Date and pecan loaf with pomegranate molasses
Use pomegranate molasses in this easy bake to make it extra sweet and moist. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and an extra drizzle of molasses for an indulgent dessert.
Pomegranate-glazed baby vegetables with grapes
Give your roasted veggies an impressive sticky glaze with pomegranate molasses, honey and blackberry jelly.
Smoked aubergine and pepper salad with pomegranate molasses
Sabrina Ghayour’s recipe for sweet and smokey aubergine salad would make the perfect addition to a generous sharing spread. Infused with the flavours of Persia, it’s a little bit of middle-Eastern magic for you and your friends to enjoy.
