Fruit syrup

Fruit syrups or fruit molasses are concentrated fruit juices used as sweeteners.

Examples include pomegranate molasses, grape syrup, and boiled cider.

Fruit syrups are known by a variety of names in multiple cuisines, including:

Some foods are made using fruit syrups or molasses:

In modern industrial foods, they are often made from a less expensive fruit (such as apples, pears, or pineapples) and used to sweeten more expensive fruits or products and to extend their quantity. A typical use would be for an "all-fruit" strawberry spread that contains apple juice as well as strawberries.