Easy Homemade Molasses is a simple and sweet syrup that is used in a variety of recipes, adding a unique flavor to desserts, salads, and savory dishes!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M
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- Combine the brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice and continue boiling until the mixture thickens.
- To test, place a few drops of syrup on a plate and allow it to cool. It should reach the consistency of thick honey.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and immediately transfer to a heat-safe storage jar.
- Place the finely chopped sugar beets and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Once the beets are tender, turn off the heat and strain the liquid into a container.
- Pour the strained beet liquid into a clean saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until it reduces into a thick syrup.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes before transferring to an airtight glass jar.
- The cooked sugar beets can be reused in salads, fish, chicken dishes, or stored for later use.
- Pour the sugarcane juice into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- As a green foam forms on the surface, skim it off with a spoon.
- The color will change from green to yellow, then deepen as it thickens.
- For darker molasses (dark or blackstrap), continue boiling and reducing to your desired consistency.
- Once ready, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then pour into an airtight container.