molasses

noun

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mo·las·ses | \ mə-ˈla-səz

Definition of molasses

1 : the thick dark to light brown syrup that is separated from raw sugar in sugar manufacture

2 : a syrup made from boiling down sweet vegetable or fruit juice citrus molasses

Examples of molasses in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The tahini sauce is creamy and wonderfully nutty; the pomegranate molasses both sweet and tart. — Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2021 Whisk in vinegar, pineapple, tamari sauce, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, molasses, salt and pepper and return to a full boil. — Star Tribune, 14 May 2021 In a slow cooker, combine tomato sauce, sugar, molasses, chili powder, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2021 In a large skillet, combine the sugar, orange juice, 2 tablespoons water, the molasses, mustard powder, and salt. — Akili King, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2020 Once again, the Sick Tree Treatment is the proactive answer — expose the root flares and apply organic fertilizers, compost, rock minerals, cornmeal, dry molasses and Garrett Juice. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 17 May 2021 Best Quality Daughter’s multiple sweeteners — molasses and brown sugar to go with the dark soy sauce — add an almost smoky complexity to the braise, which is extravagantly spiced. — New York Times, 12 May 2021 Her version adds creamy tahini to the cake and replaces some of the sugar in the toffee sauce with a dollop of bright date molasses and more tahini. — Jane Black, WSJ, 16 Apr. 2021 Ras el hanout is a complex spice mix that, along with pomegranate molasses, can be purchased at better grocery stores or Middle Eastern food supply stores. — Beth Segal, cleveland, 7 May 2021

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