Syrian Honey Pomegranate Glaze Recipes

POMEGRANATE GLAZE

Steps:

• Place the orange juice, brandy, and honey in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to a simmer, add vinegar, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut pomegranates in half. Hold pomegranate halves over a large bowl and beat each one with the back of a wooden spoon to release seeds and juices. Place 2/3 pomegranate seeds and any accumulated juices, thyme, and chicken stock in the jar of a blender; blend for 10 seconds. Strain pomegranate mixture through a fine sieve into saucepan.
• Return glaze to a simmer. Stir in butter. Spoon over duck and garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds.

HOMEMADE POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Prepare fresh pomegranate juice:.
• For 2 cups of juice, cut 4-6 large pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.
• Combine juice and 1 cup of sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and cool. Store in a tightly closed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

POMEGRANATE GLAZE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, simmer juice & sugar until reduced to 1.5c, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk in mustard. Whisk in butter until melted & smoooooth.
• Stir in optional pomegranate seeds.