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    Pomegranate Recipes

    Pomegranate, the ancient fruit of the middle east, is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fiber with its edible seeds (aka arils). These pomegranate recipes feature pomegranate juice, pomegranate concentrate, pomegranate molasses and pomegranate arils.

    If you are new to my blog, let me be 100% clear: my family and I adore pomegranates! There is something about that sweet and tangy fruit that just makes us go crazy over this amazing fruit. Sure, it could be that we are Persian and the fact that my husband and I were raised eating pomegranates.

    But more people who try this delicious fruit, quickly fall in love with it, too. Whether you have one pomegranate to work with or 40, I have a variety of recipes and posts written all about this ancient fruit. Got pomegranate questions? I've got the answers!

    A single pomegranate hanging from the tree branch by FamilySpice.com

    Is it safe to eat pomegranate seeds?

    The pomegranate fruit has been documented and written about in prose and in art dating back to ancient times. It originates from the middle east, but the tree itself is grown all over the world. Pomegranate trees love dry and arid weather and only require moderate rain.

    Once you peel away the tough outer skin, you find the fruit studded with many ruby red seeds, or arils. The arils contain the fruit juice and the white seed inside is most definitely edible. Some seeds may be tougher to chew than others, so not everybody is fond of the pomegranate seed. But it most definitely is edible.

    You can definitely purchase pomegranate arils separately from the fruit. But it is pretty expensive compared to just peeling and seeding a pomegranate on your own. Intimidated by the pomegranate? Don't worry. I have written a post and have a video on how to seed a pomegranate.

    Overhead shot of freshly picked pomegranates with one pomegranate cracked open by FamilySpice.com

    How to cut a pomegranate

    So now that you know how fabulous pomegranates are not only delicious but oh so good for you, you need to learn how to cut a pomegranate. There are multiple techniques touted out there, but we found the best method to cut a pomegranate. And I say this with experience, because every year we cut an average of 30-50 pomegranate.

    Pomegranate arils spilled on a table by FamilySpice.com

    How to juice a pomegranate

    If you are not a fan of eating pomegranate seeds, but prefer a tall glass of pomegranate juice, I've got you covered here, too. I have broken down the many ways to juice a pomegranate and share with you my favorite technique to produce the best tasting pomegranate juice.

    Once you have your pomegranate juice, what should you do with it besides drink it up? I share various recipes below that include pomegranate juice. You can also reduce it down with sugar and make pomegranate molasses.

     

    Top view of a stack of yogurt pancakes topped and surrounded with fresh berries

    Extra Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

    A white serving bowl with lamb meatballs in tomato pomegranate sauce with greenery and baguette around it

    Lamb Meatballs with Tomato Pomegranate Sauce

    Sideview of two glasses with a large ice cube and pomegranate gin sling inside garnished with pomegranate and orange zest on a golden tray

    Pomegranate Gin Sling

    Overhead view of a pomegranate fruit tart garnished with lemon zest with pomegranates around it

    Pomegranate Fruit Tart

    Sideview of two glass containers with pomegranate jello and topped with pomegranate arils by FamilySpice.com

    Pomegranate Jello

    Three quarter view of a plate with toast, cheese and pomegranate jelly and a jar of jelly and pomegranates behind it

    Pomegranate Jelly | Free Printable

    A tall glass of purple halloween drink with bubbles and smoke coming out of it

    Halloween Drinks: Spooktacular No-Dye Purplicious Potion

    Overhead shot of a plate full of Persian dolma (or dolmeh/dolmades), stuffed grape leaves with a bowl of yogurt dip

    Persian Dolma (Dolmeh) | Stuffed Grape Leaves with Raisins

    A whole pomegranate with a half pomegranate on a white background

    How To Cut A Pomegranate

    Closeup of a pewter plate with grilled romaine lettuce topped with roasted shallots and pomegranate arils

    Grilled Caesar Salad with Pomegranate

    Closeup of two glasses of pomegranate mulled wine garnished with orange slices and cinnamon sticks on a dark rustic background

    Pomegranate Mulled Wine for my Shabe Yalda

    Closeup of a bowl of roasted acorn squash soup garnished with sage, pomegranate and sour cream

    Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Sage and Sour Cream

    Close up of a pomegranate cheese ball with seedy chips on a rustic background

    Pomegranate Cheese Ball

    A tall glass bottle with a small stemmed glass with homemade pomegranate spiced rum with ingredients around it

    Pomegranate Spiced Rum

    Homemade Pomegranate Shrub by FamilySpice.com

    Homemade Holiday Gift Idea: Pomegranate Shrub | Free Printable

    Top view of a olive oil lemon cake baked in a loaf pan and garnished with pistachios and pomegranate arils with slices next to it

    Olive Oil Lemon Cake with Basil and Pomegranate

    Pomegranate with Golpar by FamilySpice.com

    Pomegranate with Golpar

    Closeup of orange cranberry quinoa salad in an antique metal bowl

    Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Orange

    Side view of a mason jar glass filled with strawberry drink with a black and white striped straw

    Pomegranate Strawberry Juice with Kale

    Pickled Eggplant and Vegetables with Pomegranate (torshi-yeh bademjan va anar) by FamilySpice.com

    Persian Pickled Eggplant with Pomegranate (torshi bademjan ba anar)

    Pomegranate Iced Tea by FamilySpice.com

    Sipping on Some Pomegranate Iced Tea

    Closeup of a glass bowls with pomegranate parfait topped with blueberries, pomegranate arils, walnuts and granola

    Pomegranate Yogurt Parfait with Blueberries

    Ruby red poached pears garnished with pomegranate arils on a rustic background

    Pomegranate and Red Wine Poached Pears

    3 glass flasks filled with homemade pomegranate tequila

    Pomegranate Tequila | Free Printable

    A bowl of Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (Fesenjan) over brown rice next to half a pomegranate

    Fesenjoon: Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew (khoresh fesenjan)

    A tall glass of foamy pomegranate shirley temple with striped straw on a white background

    The Pomegranate Shirley Temple Drink

    Light pink pomegranate marshmallow cubes on white background with little white flowers

    Homemade Pink Marshmallows with pomegranate

    3 pieces of pomegranate fudge topped with pistachios with pomegranates behind it

    Pomegranate Chocolate Fudge with Pistachios

    Several bottles of homemade pomegranate vodka with free printable labels

    Vodka Gift Ideas: Pomegranate Vodka

    A bowl of breakfast quinoa made with milk and topped with pomegranate and pistachios

    Pomegranate Breakfast Recipes: Breakfast Quinoa with Pomegranate

    Whole wheat pomegranate scones on a wood table

    Yogurt Whole Wheat Scones with Pomegranate

    A loaf of pomegranate banana bread with a slice cut off

    Whole Wheat Pomegranate Banana Bread with Pistachios

    The Best Way to Juice a Pomegranate by FamilySpice.com

    How to Juice a Pomegranate

    Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry and stuffed with pomegranate and nuts cut open on a round wooden tray

    Pomegranate Brie en Croute (Baked Brie)

    A glass footed bowl with cranberry pomegranate sauce on a rustic wood background

    Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

    Overhead shot of a platter full of Persian dolma (or dolmeh/dolmades), stuffed grape leaves, tomatoes, onions and peppers with a bowl of yogurt dip - FamilySpice.com

    Persian Dolma | Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Pomegranate

    A glass bowl with pomegranate granita topped with lemon peel

    Pomegranate Granita

    Closeup of a bowl of ash anar (persian pomegranate soup) topped with pomegranate arils

    Persian Pomegranate Soup (Ash Anar)

    Roast turkey surrounded with pomegranates and eucalyptus branches on a dark and moody background

    Roast Pomegranate Turkey with Pomegranate Gravy

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