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What can I substitute for Pomegranate molasses?

The most common substitute: Balsamic glaze, 1:1 — Similar sweet-and-sour.

What Pomegranate molasses does in the dish: liquid. A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Pomegranate molasses Cups
Balsamic glaze Cups
Lemon juice + date syrup By the ratio: 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp date syrup per 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Tamarind + honey Cups
Apple cider vinegar + brown sugar By the ratio: 2 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp brown sugar per 1 tbsp

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  1. Balsamic glaze · 1:1
    Similar sweet-and-sour #
  2. Lemon juice + date syrup · 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp date syrup per 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
    Tart and sweet #
  3. Tamarind + honey · 1:1
    Sweet-and-sour #
  4. Apple cider vinegar + brown sugar · 2 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp brown sugar per 1 tbsp
    Cook down to a reduction #

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