The first three ingredients are for the pomegranate molasses. You will use ½ cup of the molasses for this recipe:
1quartpomegranate juice
¼cupwhite sugar
2tablespoonsof lemon juice
3red bell peppers
½cupchopped walnuts
¼lb.saltine crackersusually one sleeve of crackers.
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
¼cuplemon juice
1tablespooncumin
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
First make the pomegranate molasses. Over medium heat, bring 1 quart of pomegranate juice to a slow boil. Add ¼ cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Then stir until the sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer on low until mixture turns into a syrup consistency (approximately 60-90 minutes).
Mince red bell peppers. If using a food processor, you will want to strain them afterwards. Place paper towels in a fine sieve and scoop minced bell peppers on top of the paper towels so any residual water can drain. You will be surprised at how much water will drain.
Coarsely chop walnuts by hand or in food processor.
Coarsely crush crackers by placing in a zip lock bag and using a rolling pin to crush them. Or place them in a food processor.
Place all minced ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, the additional ¼ cup of lemon juice and ½ cup of pomegranate molasses. Add cumin, a dash of cayenne and salt to taste.