Pomegranate Syrup

Pomegranate syrup or pomegranate molasses is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, especially in Iran, Lebanon, and Syria. It's made with a combination of sugar, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice. The ingredients are simmered over medium heat until the juice is reduced and develops the consistency of syrup.

Once cooled down, the syrup is stored in airtight containers in a well-chilled place. The flavor is not very sweet, but tangy, complex, and a bit musky. Pomegranate syrup can be added to salad dressings, brushed on meat as a glaze, stirred into beverages, used for dips and relishes, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.