Pomegranate Syrup Or Molasses

• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. For Syrup:
2. Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
4. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 cups, approximately 50 minutes. It should be the consistency of syrup.
5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
6. For Molasses:
7. Place the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat.
8. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
9. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture has reduced to 1 cup, approximately 70 minutes. It should be the consistency of thick syrup.
10. Remove from the heat and allow to cool in the saucepan for 30 minutes.
11. Transfer to a glass jar and allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

pomegranate juice, sugar, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pomegranate-syrup-or-molasses-490458 (may not work)