Fruit syrups or fruit molasses
are concentrated fruit juices
used as sweeteners.
Fruit syrups have been used in many cuisines.
In modern industrial foods,
they are often made from
a less expensive fruit
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.
Using concentrated fruit juices in this way
is falsely believed to be
more healthful than using refined sugars.