What is the origin of pomegranate molasses?

Nobody knows for sure. It's a traditional Persian/Middle Eastern product, developed as a way to preserve perishable pomegranates (in the form of their juice) and as a way to add sourness to food. There are similar products -- of similar age -- made from grape juice and from date juice. read more

Nobody knows for sure. It's a traditional Persian/Middle Eastern product, developed as a way to preserve perishable pomegranates (in the form of their juice) and as a way to add sourness to food. read more

Make a marinade with some olive oil, pomegranate molasses, yoghurt, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper and marinade your chosen meat for a few hours before sticking it under the grill or on a BBQ. 3. Dips. Pomegranate molasses are a tasty addition to Middle Eastern dips such as like Baba Ganoush and Muhummara. read more

Pomegranate molasses, sometimes referred to as pomegranate syrup, is a tart-sweet reduction of pomegranate juice with the approximate consistency of maple syrup. Used in the cuisines of the Middle East, India, Armenia, and Georgia, this syrup varies in taste, color, and viscosity by region. read more