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Friday, February 12, 2010

POM Syrup


If you remember last year, I had received a case of POM juice from the awesome folks at POM Wonderful. (here) I was contacted again recently by Ryan who had offered to send me another case of POM. You kidding me?! How could I refuse that? POM Wonderful is not just a juice you can drink, but you can also cook and bake with it too. It's also full of anti-oxidants and is healthy for you. I can't tell you how much I love this stuff. It really is the natural juice of the pomegranate fruit. Especially with Valentine's just around the corner, the heart matters on that day as well as love.
So I decide to make some syrup. I did buy some ice cream, so it felt just right. I made two batches. The first one I overcooked and burnt the sugar within as the mixture ended up becoming more candied-like rather than the smooth texture I wanted. This is definitely one of those recipes you sort of need to keep an eye out for. I was bummed that I wasted one bottle, but I was determined to make my syrup. The second time around I made sure to keep close watch. And I'm glad to say the second batch was a success. I drizzled a good helping of it over some vanilla ice cream. It's also good on pancakes, waffles, muffins, most baked goods. Forget store bought syrup. This is it!

Makes roughly 2 cups.


POM Syrup

8 oz POM juice
1 1/2 c granulated sugar

On medium to low heat in a saucepan, combine the POM juice and sugar. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has reduced slightly (about 1/4 to 1/3). Remove from heat and let it cool before transferring into a sealed container.

Keep in the fridge. (It will not harden)

Goes great with ice cream, baked goods, pancakes, waffles, muffins, etc.

28 comments:

dining room table said...

This one looks delicious! I like to try it! The syrup really looks so yummy!

chow and chatter said...

oh wow this looks yummy have a great valentines weekend

Debbie said...

Wow...that looks delicious! Great idea!

lisaiscooking said...

This looks so good with the ice cream, and I bet it's fantastic with waffles or pancakes! Great idea.

Pam said...

What a fantastic idea! I love the last shot.

Unknown said...

Looks so yummy! And can you beat that cute POM bottle?! (No!)

Unknown said...

Delish! We dont have this product in the UK, but i wonder if its similar to pomegranet molasses (a middle eastern ingredient).

teresa said...

oh i bet this is so good on that cold ice cream! great idea!

Anonymous said...

Pom syrup sounds excellent over ice cream! Love it!

andreagscott said...

POM is in the UK! Find out where here: http://www.pomwonderful.co.uk/where-to-buy/

Andrea@POM

Sippity Sup said...

Jenn

This syrup would really make itself handy in so many desserts! If you get a second can you shoot me an email Greg at SippitySup.com

pigpigscorner said...

You lucky girl! Great use of pom juice!

Emily Malloy said...

Yummm. I could go for about 2 pints of the ice cream and POM syrup!

Diana said...

And if you put pom syrup on the ice cream it immediately turns it into a healthy dessert! Right? ;)

Simply Life said...

wow I'm impressed! what a creative use!

Nutmeg Nanny said...

Mmmm this looks awesome! I would have never thought to combine ice cream and POM. Now if only they would contact me too...haha

Reeni said...

That looks incredible Jenn! I would love some over pancakes.

Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves said...

Never realized POM was so versatile!

theUngourmet said...

You lucky duck, I love POM. This syrup is an awesome idea!

Bob said...

Hey, they didn't offer me any more! Heh. The syrup looks great, I wish I had thought of that while I had some.

Donna-FFW said...

Sounds like a mighty delectable syrup.. so delicious, perfect for Valentines Day.. ummm in more ways than one!

sophia said...

Oooh very cool! With the tangy and the sweet...perfect combination!

Cookin' Canuck said...

Great use for POM juice, Jenn. It really does have such a great flavor.

Andrea@WellnessNotes said...

Sounds WONDERFUL! :)

Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction said...

Another case of POM? You're quite lucky... This looks wonderful.

Victoria said...

Yum, this syrup looks like it's the absolute perfect consistency! Good job! And nice in-action pouring shot, haha.

Anonymous said...

i am all over this. pomegranate anything screams my name. This weekend at Scoops they had "pomegranate poppyseed" as a flavor. it was AMAZING.

Uttermost mirrors said...

The POM syrup adds the delicious looks of any ice cream or even in pancakes and waffles. It's really delicious. Try it!

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