HOW TO SEED AND JUICE A POMEGRANATE

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I recently wanted to make some Pomegranate Jelly; as I had some at a friend's home and loved it. She did not make it herself; so I needed to go elsewhere to find a recipe, and learn how to juice a pomegranate. So, I have posted the recipe for Pomegranate Jelly, and here are two methods to seed and one method to make the juice...

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR SEEDING METHOD 1
1 pomegranate
1 large bowl
1 small sharp knife
1 mesh strainer or slotted spoon
1 collander or strainer with small holes
FOR SEEDING METHOD 2
1 pomegranate
1 small sharp knife
2 bowls, 1 large, 1 small
1 dark colored kitchen bowl
TO JUICE A POMEGRANATE
1 chill, if desired, and enjoy.
1 mesh strainer
1 container for liquid
1 spoon

Steps:

  • 1. HOW TO SEED A POMEGRANATE: METHOD 1 Make a shallow slit at the top of the pomegranate where the knob/stem is (this part is known as the crown). Cut all the way around the top of the rind, creating a shallow circle. Don't push the knife in too deep, or you may burst some seeds.
  • 2. Pull the crown of the pomegranate off to reveal the inner seeds.
  • 3. Cut three shallow slits through the outer rind, following three of the white pith lines, from the top of the fruit to the bottom.
  • 4. Pull the fruit apart to create three large sections.
  • 5. Remove any large pieces of pith that are visible.
  • 6. Submerge the sections in a large bowl of cold water.
  • 7. Break apart the sections underneath the water, separating the seeds from the rind and pith. As you remove the seeds, they will sink to the bottom of the bowl. The pith will rise to the top and float. Discard the large chunks of rind (the peel).
  • 8. When all the seeds have been removed, use a mesh strainer or slotted spoon to remove the floating pieces of pith from the surface of the water. A few seeds may float as well; separate these out and return them to the bowl.
  • 9. Drain the seeds in a colander. Remove any additional pieces of pith that may have mixed into the seeds.
  • 10. HOW TO SEED A POMEGRANATE: METHOD 2 Place the pomegranate in one of the bowls. Place the other bowl nearby.
  • 11. Make a shallow slit at the top of the pomegranate around the crown. Cut all the way around the top of the rind, creating a shallow circle. Don't push the knife in too deep, or you may burst some seeds.
  • 12. Pull the crown of the pomegranate off to reveal the inner seeds.
  • 13. Turn the pomegranate over. Repeat the process of creating a narrow slit in the rind, cutting a circle around the base of the fruit.
  • 14. Pull the bottom off of the fruit.
  • 15. Turn the pomegranate back over. You will see six white strips of pith around the edges of the fruit. Cut slits in the sides of the rind, following the lines of the pith, from the top of the fruit to the bottom.
  • 16. Pull the fruit apart. You will now have 8 sections of fruit (including the top and the bottom), with the seeds fully exposed.
  • 17. Gently loosen the seeds from the pith and place them into the clean bowl. Keep a dark-colored towel handy to clean up any juice that might escape from the seeds. Careful, pomegranate juice can stain.
  • 18. Before long, you will have a bowl full of luscious pomegranate seeds! Discard the rind and the pith.
  • 19. HOW TO JUICE A POMEGRANATE Place your pomegranate seeds in a blender.
  • 20. Pulse the seeds a few times to break them apart and release their juice. Don't blend them for a long period of time, or the seeds will break apart and create cloudy juice.
  • 21. Use a mesh strainer to strain the pomegranate liquid into a container.
  • 22. Use the back of a spoon to push against the pomegranate pulp and extract as much juice as possible.
  • 23. Chill, if desired, and enjoy.

Cee Nance
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good way to make pomegranate juice for years.


Lee Blasingame
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack or dessert.


Nafiz Devnath
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


leilene Moreno
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This is the best pomegranate recipe I've ever tried. The seeds are so juicy and flavorful.


Hero Adrian
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good way to seed pomegranates for years.


Levy Charles
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.


Momen Ibrahim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect.


Jeffrey Smith
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I used to dread seeding pomegranates, but now it's a breeze.


Dua Jutt
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I've tried other methods for seeding pomegranates, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy and mess-free.


Talia Geiszler
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This is a great way to get kids involved in cooking. My kids love helping me seed pomegranates.


Andrew Roberts
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I love pomegranates, but I always hated seeding them. This method is so much easier!


Hau Lah
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This is the only way I'll ever seed a pomegranate again. It's so much easier than other methods I've tried.


Arshad Godo
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I love this recipe! The pomegranate seeds are so juicy and flavorful. I've used them in salads, smoothies, and even as a topping for yogurt.


Chyii Kim
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This is a great recipe for juicing pomegranates. The juice is delicious and refreshing.


Dasarath Raketh
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I've never seeded a pomegranate before, but this recipe made it so easy! The seeds came out perfectly and I didn't have to make a mess.


Oluchi Onwuruzuike
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This is the best way to seed a pomegranate! I've tried other methods before, but this one is by far the easiest and most effective. I was able to get all of the seeds out without any mess.


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