Apple Molasses
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Category: Food Groups
Forum Name: Fats, Oils, Sauces, Sweets and Condiments
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Printed Date: 26 March 2026 at 18:21
Topic: Apple Molasses
Posted By: Rockydog
Subject: Apple Molasses
Date Posted: 13 December 2014 at 07:32
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I spent most of yesterday making a batch of Apple Molasses. I saw Tas mention it on here sometime back and made a one gallon batch last year. This time I made a two gallon batch. I put one gallon in each of two non reactive pots to speed up the process and then combined them into one when I got near the end. This is such a simple process. Just pour the cider into a pot and gently boil until it's reduced by about 8-1. I didn't boil vigorously for fear of scorching so it took about 6 hours to complete the process. I skimmed the foam often at first and one last time just before bottling. The last skimming only yielded about a tablespoon full. In the end I have a quart of rich dark molasses that has an intensely sweet apple flavor. It should be shelf stable but I'm going to refrigerate it. I put it in a clean clear glass wine bottle that has a screw top. (Nothing but the best wine in my house. LOL) I used a last years batch in a variety of recipes. I diced an apple very finely and added it and apple molasses to oatmeal cookies instead of raisins, replacing about 1/2 of the sugar in the recipe with the molasses. This is one of my new favorite recipes. I added a couple of tablespoons to apple pies, again, replacing part of the sugar. This raises to apple flavor to a whole new level. I used it in a whole wheat bread recipe, replacing the cane molasses called for. I can't wait to try it in a finishing glaze for smoked meat. Really easy process that adds a whole new flavoring opportunity to your kitchen thanks to Foods of the World. Thanks Tas. RD |
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Posted By: pitrow
Date Posted: 15 December 2014 at 09:33
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Mmm, thanks for the reminder, I need to pick up some cider and make some more of this.
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Posted By: AK1
Date Posted: 15 December 2014 at 20:52
| Cool! I'm gonna try this. |
Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 17 December 2014 at 20:14
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Hey, RD I'm glad you tried this - it reminds me that I need to make more! I love the apple flavour, especially when combined with the rich, caramelised undertones. This stuff is useful in many ways!  ------------- If you are a visitor and like what you see, please http://foodsoftheworld.activeboards.net/registration_rules.asp?FID=0" rel="nofollow - click here and join the discussions in our community! |