Pomegranate molasses is, in essence, reduced pomegranate juice. Like when you reduce balsamic vinegar, cooking down pomegranate juice creates a thickened syrup with a much more potent flavor. This syrup can be used as a condiment, or added to various dishes to enhance their flavor.
Pomegranate molasses (or pomegranate syrup) is a thick, sweet, sticky syrup that's used to flavor Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. ... It's basically a reduction of pomegranate juice that's been boiled down with sugar and lemon juice.