How to Make Pomegranate Simple Syrup

This easy Homemade Pomegranate simple syrup, calls for just 3 ingredients, and takes less than 30 minutes to make! This richly colored and flavorful recipe is perfect for homemade cocktails, lemonades, iced tea, bubble tea, and more!

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I love making homemade simple syrups, not only are they fun and flavorful, but they are also perfect for almost all your favorite homemade drinks!

Simple Syrups are perfect for homemade cocktails, mocktails,  lemonades, iced teas, punches, boba tea, and more! They also make the perfect topping for ice cream, French toast, pancakes, and waffles. They can also be used to make homemade salad dressings and vinaigrettes!

​Homemade simple syrups are not only a great pantry staple, but they also make a great sweetener perfect for nearly any recipe, not to mention they are completely free from artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup!

This homemade pomegranate syrup recipe is super easy to make, and can be stored for up to 1 month! With its deep rich red color and delicious flavor this homemade syrup is perfect for cocktails, mocktails, and more!

What is the difference between pomegranate syrup and pomegranate molasses?

A common question I get asked, and that I find a lot on the internet is What is the difference between pomegranate syrup and molasses? Is there a difference and which is better? 

The truth of the matter is that there isn’t one! Pomegranate syrup and pomegranate molasses are just two names for the same things, and they can easily be used interchangeably. The only real difference between the two is that pomegranate molasses has a thicker consistency, which is created by boiling it slightly longer. 

And you can easily use the same recipe to create either one! If you are looking to make pomegranate syrup, simply cook the mixture till it is the consistency of syrup. If you are looking to create pomegranate molasses, simply continue to cook the mixture until it has thickened to the consistency of molasses!

How to make pomegranate simple syrup

Ingredients

• fresh pomegranate juice, be sure to use 100% pomegranate juice, don’t use a blend for this recipe!
• white sugar
• lemon juice, you can also use lime juice

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring it to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. 

Reduce to a steady simmer, and continue to cook, whisking constantly until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, or resembles the consistency of of maple syrup.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, before transferring the mixture to a clean glass jar or glass bottle.

Allow the mixture to cool uncovered until it reaches room temperature. (you can cover the jar with a tea towel or a rag to keep out any dust, while it is cooling)

Cover the cooled syrup tightly with a lid and place it in the fridge until you are ready to use it.

 Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This homemade pomegranate simple syrup can be stored tightly sealed in the fridge for up to 1 month! 

Pomegranate simple syrup can be used in any cocktail recipe, it especially pairs well with ginger ale or ginger beer, and citric flavors!

You can find the glass jars I used HERE! Or if you would prefer to use glass bottles, you can find my favorite ones HERE!

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