Basic Pomegranate Molasses:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, lemon juice, and agave. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until syrup has reduced by two thirds, to just under 1 cup, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then transfer to a lidded jar.
- Molasses can be stored in the fridge for up to two months.
Moroccan Spice Variation:
- Follow instructions above, using 3 cups POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice,2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/3 cup agave syrup, 1 inch of fresh ginger coarsely chopped, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ½ teaspoon whole allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon turmeric. Strain after reducing to a syrup and store as above.
Warm Vanilla Variation:
- Follow instruction above, using 3 cups POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, zest from 2 mandarins, 2 tablespoons fresh mandarin juice, 1/3 cup agave syrup, ½ a vanilla bean split open, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Strain after reducing to a syrup and store as above.
Zesty Chili and Cumin Variation:
- Follow instructions above, using 3 cups POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup agave syrup, ½ teaspoon adobo from canned chipotle in adobo, ½ a small jalapeno sliced, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 1 teaspoon coriander seeds. Strain after reducing to a syrup and store as above.
