Pomegranate molasses isn't really molasses, it's cooked-down and concentrated pomegranate juice. It captures both the sweetness and acidity of the fruit and is an important ingredient in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine where it is used in stews and dressings, with vegetables, eggs meat, poultry and fish. It can be used in an equally wide range of Western dishes – used as a glaze on roasted birds, it creates a crispy skin and a sweet tartness.