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What is molasses? Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is made by boiling down the juice of sugar cane
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CloseWhat is molasses?
Molasses is a thick, dark syrup that is made by boiling down the juice of sugar cane and sugar beets. It is sometimes called black treacle or just treacle. Molasses has been used as a sweetener and flavouring agent for centuries. Molasses is typically known for its use in baking, cooking, and brewing beer.
Types of molasses
There are two different types of molasses: light and dark. Light molasses is lighter in colour, milder in flavour, and less viscous than dark molasses. Dark molasses are a by-product of the process of refining white sugar from cane juice or beet juice.
Pomegranate molasses is a type of sweet-sour molasses frequently used in Middle Eastern. It is made from boiled-down pomegranate juice as opposed to pure cane sugar
What can you cook with molasses?
- If you're not a fan of molasses, try adding it to your brownies. It will give them a rich, deep flavour with a little sweetness on the side.
- Molasses is also great in hot cocoa or as an addition to homemade gingerbread cookies for the holidays!
- Add some molasses to your vanilla ice cream for a delicious twist that the kids will love!
