Molasses (Homemade from Sugarcane Juice – Simplified)

Name: Molasses (Homemade from Sugarcane Juice – Simplified)
Ingredients: 4–5 liters (yields ≈500–800 ml molasses) Fresh sugarcane juice (or store-bought 100% pure juice)

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Molasses (Homemade from Sugarcane Juice – Simplified)

Nutrition (per serving)

240Calories

0 gProtein

62 gCarbs

0 gFat

60 gSugar

20 mgSalt

Ingredients

4–5 liters (yields ≈500–800 ml molasses) Fresh sugarcane juice (or store-bought 100% pure juice)

Method

Note: Real molasses is the byproduct of sugar refining → home version is reduced sugarcane juice.
If using fresh sugarcane: crush stalks → extract juice → filter through cloth.
Pour filtered sugarcane juice into large wide pot → bring to boil over high heat.
Skim foam/scum that rises (contains impurities) → reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer uncovered 4–8 hours, stirring occasionally → volume reduces dramatically → color darkens to deep brown.
Continue reducing until syrup reaches 110–115 °C (230–240 °F) or coats spoon thickly and forms soft ball in cold water.
Remove from heat → let cool slightly → pour into clean glass jars.
Cool completely → seal → store in cool dark place up to 1 year (or refrigerate).
Makes 500–800 ml — thick, dark, bittersweet homemade molasses for baking, BBQ sauce, gingerbread.