12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes

The pomegranate is one of those fruits that you almost have to buy in season because when it isn’t in season, it can be quite expensive. It is also one of those fruits that many people don’t know how to properly cut or eat so they stay away from it because they don’t want the hassle. If you are looking to make something with pomegranates and don’t know where to begin getting those sweet little parts out of the fruit or how t0 use them, here are some tips on how to seed a pomegranate quickly as well as 12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes for you to use them in.

How to Seed a Pomegranate Quickly

There are a lot of methods to getting those sweet juicy seeds out of a pomegranate from using a wooden spoon to just ripping it open and going at it, but I find the best way to do this is with water. To get the seeds out with the water method you will need a bowl of cold water, a pairing knife, and a second bowl to drain into. Simply score the fruit on its ridges, and make a small cut along the top of the fruit to remove the top. Start breaking apart the pomegranate under the water, gently using your thumb to push out the seeds. This must be done under water because it allows the water to ‘help’ you get the seeds out without as much breakage and mess and the seeds will sink, leaving the leftover pulp to float at the top. When that is done, just drain off the water and pulp and you are left with the seeds ready to eat and use in recipes.

12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes

Make these awesome sounding Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Cups from Whole Lifestyle Nutrition. I can practically taste them now!

For a new salad to try for lunch, why not make this Pomegranate, Kale, and Wild Rice Salad with Walnuts and Feta from A Pinch of Yum.

I would love to make this Sweet and Sticky Pomegranate Chicken from How Sweet It Is for dinner sometime. It sounds absolutely amazing.

If you are a fan of grenadine, learn How to Make Your Own Grenadine Syrup with this recipe from The Kitchn.

I love new smoothie recipes so I am excited to try this Strawberry Pomegranate Smoothie from The Slow-Roasted Italian.

The Holidays are on their way so you might need a pick-me-up. These Cranberry and Pomegranate Energy Balls from The Melrose Family might do the trick.

Give a favorite appetizer a new twist with these Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta bites from The Cafe Suchre Farine.

I am a huge fan of sherbets and this POM Pomegranate Sherbet from A Family Feast sounds divine! White it is made from juice you can buy, you can easily juice your pomegranate seeds to make this as well if you have them lying around.

Bring Pomegranate Salsa from Let’s Dish to your next get-together (especially a holiday one!) and your dish may be the hit of the party!

Jen’s Favorite Cookies has a recipe for Banana Pomegranate Oat Muffins that sounds like a great way to start your day.

If you are juicing your pomegranates, you should try making this Pomegranate Jelly from One Sweet Appetite.

Try these Orange Pomegranate Scones from Fine Craft Guild for a great way to add a twist to the traditional scone as you know it.