Can I use a sugar substitute?

I have not made this recipe with anything other than cane sugar but I feel confident that honey, maple syrup or a granulated sugar substitute like monkfruit will work. It will alter the taste slightly.

How long does homemade pomegranate syrup last?

Properly stored in a clean airtight container or jar in the fridge, it will last up to 4 weeks.

Yep! If you want individual portions, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze. Once solid, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months.

What are the best uses for pomegranate syrup?

Drizzle it over yogurt, pancakes, French toast, or ice cream, use it as a glaze for meats, mix it into cocktails , use for salad dressings or stir it into sparkling water for a homemade soda.

Can I make pomegranate juice from whole pomegranates?

Yep! The best way is to blitz pomegranate seeds (aka pomegranate arils) in a high-powered blender and then pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to extract the juice. You'll need about 4-5 cups of pomegranate arils to yield 2 cups of pomegranate juice. One large pomegranate usually yields about 3/4 cup arils.

Pomegranate Syrup Syrup (perfect for cocktails and more!

Description

The deep, sweet, rich flavor of pomegranate truly shines in this simple pomegranate syrup. Perfect for cocktails, oatmeal, ice cream, milkshakes, dressings, marinades and more.

Ingredients

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2 cups 100% pomegranate juice
3/4 cup cane sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional
a sprig of fresh rosemary, optional

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Instructions

Combine the pomegranate juice and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved. Adjust the heat so the mixture maintains a gentle simmer. Add the rosemary, if using.

Continue simmering for 30-40 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon juice. Let syrup cool slightly and transfer to a jar or bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks and use in cocktails, on yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream or baked goods. The syrup will continue to thicken as it cools and will have the viscosity of honey when used straight from the fridge.

Notes

My favorite use for this pomegranate syrup is in cocktails (especially, this French 75). When using it for cocktails, I like it to be room temperature so it is thinner and incorporates into the drink seamlessly. When it’s cold from the fridge, it’s quite thick, kinda like honey, and if you’re shaking it in a cocktail shaker with ice that’ll make it even colder. So even just a few seconds in the microwave will decrease the viscosity and help it blend into a cocktail.

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 oz
Calories: 101
Sugar: 25.9 g
Sodium: 5.6 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 26.2 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg