Don’t just whack it with a wooden spoon (it'll bruise). Learn the best way to cut, de-seed, and eat pomegranates with this handy guide.
How to Cut a Pomegranate: I love eating pomegranates, but hacking them apart is slow and messy. This easy trick will help you open pomegranates with the greatest of ease, while keeping your hands clean. All you need is a fresh pomegranate, a paring knife
Pomegranates are one of the most iconic winter fruits, and also the most notoriously hard to open. A pomegranate has a thick outer shell with a red coating and a white inner casing. This shell is protecting small little seed-like fruits that have a juicy center. These are called pomegranate...
A blender or food processor is one of the fastest ways to make a pomegranate puree. Use a 1-to-8 ratio of water or pomegranate juice to fresh seeds, and blend until a thick paste forms. For a blender, you may need to add extra liquid, 1 teaspoon at a time, and blend in short i...
Pomegranate seeds provide a beautiful ruby red color and a slightly tart, juicy pop. The Crunch Factor: Apples (especially crisp varieties like Granny Smith) and pears offer a satisfying crunch. Adding a few diced apples or pears brings a nice textural contrast to softer...
Eat the seeds fresh, use them in recipes, or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Ways To Enjoy Pomegranate Here are some delicious ways to use pomegranate seeds (arils) in your recipes: Layer Greek yogurt, granola, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of hon...
Put the seeds in a serving bowl and start eating! You can eat the entire seeds (they’re full of fiber), or just chew on them, swallow the juice, and spit the pulp out. Pomegranate seeds can also stay fresh in an airtight container for about 2-3 days. ...
How do I eat pomegranate seeds? Eat them fresh out of hand Pack them in lunch boxes Sprinkle them on salads Stir them into oatmeal Add them to yogurt Blend them into smoothies Use them instead of raisins for “ants on a log” Place a few in a glass of sparkling water or sparkling win...
Pomegranate as a Tangy Marinade Pomegranate is not only a delicious fruit to eat, but it also adds a tangy and vibrant flavor when used as a marinade. The natural acidity of pomegranate juice helps tenderize meats and infuses them with a delightful tang. To create a pomegranate marinade, st...
But, isn't that always the case? Your selection of fresh fruit is often limited to how regional the fruit is. Pomegranates are no exception to that rule. If you do have problem getting good pomegranates where you live, you might consider pomegranate juice as an alternative. That stuff is ...