Grape Molasses (Debs 3enab)

Grape molasses, known in Lebanon as debs 3enab, is a thick, dark syrup made by boiling down grape juice. It has a deep, sweet flavour with a slight tang and is a familiar item in Levantine pantries. A classic way to enjoy it is mixed with tahini and scooped up with bread, often for breakfast or as a quick snack. It is also drizzled over yogurt, porridge or pancakes, stirred into drinks, and used to sweeten desserts, marinades and dressings. You can find grape molasses on the pantry shelf at Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf. Dekenet Al Nes is a package-free grocery store and solidarity initiative that aims to keep basic goods affordable while reducing waste, and customers are encouraged to bring their own containers when they visit.