Molasses Substitute
Using a molasses substitute is a quick and easy way to add sweetness and depth to recipes without the need for actual molasses.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, add the sugar, water, cream of tartar, and lemon juice.
- Once the sugar dissolves, turn down the heat and let the syrup simmer steadily for about 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes a slightly thick syrup. Please remember that as it cools it will get thicker.
- Use this molasses substitute in any recipe in place of molasses. It will last 3-4 months in an airtight container at room temperature.
- This makes 1 1/2 cups of molasses substitute.
Notes
If it starts to harden simply heat it back up again to dissolve the granules.
Nutrition
Calories: 1674kcalCarbohydrates: 432gProtein: 1gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 709mgSugar: 427gCalcium: 371mgIron: 3mg