Sweeteners · syrup
Grape molasses
Also called pekmez, grape syrup, dibs anab
Thick dark syrup of grape must boiled down (pekmez); fruity and lightly tart. Eaten with tahini at Turkish breakfast and used in dressings, glazes and desserts.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodApple syrup
Thicker and apple-tart; close in use.
- T2 · GoodCarob molasses
Chocolatey-bitter rather than grapey.
- T2 · GoodDate syrup
Sweeter and less tangy.
- T3 · In a pinchHoney
Floral sweetness with no fruity tang or dark colour.
- T3 · In a pinchPomegranate molasses
Much more sour; use half and add honey. (use 0.5× the amount)
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