Around this time of the year, one of the most searched recipes on this site is the one on making pomegranate molasses. I was going through that post earlier last month, and I was quite appalled by how horrible the photos looked in that post. I suppose it’s true that we are our own worst critic. At least I’m glad to say that my photography has improved somewhat over the last two years…
In an effort to give that post a much needed face lift, I reshot some photos on deseeding a pomegranate, and I decided to make a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make pomegranate juice. I nearly forgot how delicious the juice tastes.
If you’ve never tasted fresh pomegranate juice before, you definitely need to give it a try. It tastes much lighter than store-bought versions and the juice gives off a beautiful magenta hue.
Pomegranate juice is great on its own and wonderful in a beet smoothie. I have been playing around with the juice smoothie recipes lately, and hopefully, I’ll be able to share a few of them with all of you soon!
Now, go and buy some pomegranates while they’re in season and enjoy!
HOW TO PICK POMEGRANATES
Conventional wisdom has it that the best pomegranates are the ones that have unblemished skin and are bright red on the outside. In my experience, that has not been the case. The best pomegranates, with deep ruby arils, are the ones that are slightly cracked and have some golden brown patches on the exterior (see the photos below). The sweetest pomegranates tend to be ones that I buy from the farmers market and not from the grocery store.
TOOLS USED
- High-speed blender: I used a high-speed blender for this job, but a medium-speed blender works well, too.
- Double-mesh strainer: Keeps more pulp out from the juice.
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How to Make Pomegranate Juice
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 large pomegranates
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, remove the part of the pomegranate that looks like a crown. I like angling my paring knife downward and making a circle around the crown.
- Score the pomegranate into sections. I find scoring the fruit 4 times is enough for me, but feel free to score it a few more times.
- Break open the pomegranate into sections.
- Fill a large bowl with cool water. Break apart the pomegranate arils underneath the water. It helps prevent pomegranate juice from squirting everywhere. (By the way, don’t wear light colored clothes while you’re doing this.) Drain the water from the pomegranate arils when you’re done separating them from the rind.
- Pour the arils into a blender. Blend until all the arils have been crushed but most of the seeds are still in tact. This usually takes no more than 15 to 20 seconds.
- Pour the juice through a strainer. You’ll notice that the juice passes through the strainer pretty slowly because the pulp is pretty thick. To speed up the process, use a rubber spatula to press the pulp agains the strainer. The juice should drip through faster.
- Pour juice into a glass to serve. 5 to 6 large pomegranates should yield about 4 cups of juice. Leftover juice can be refrigerated in a jar for 5 to 6 days.
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Such an awesome video Lisa and now I NEED to try this, especially considering I have two pomegranates waiting to be used up!
Lisa Lin says
Thank you, Erin! Definitely worth trying!
Sharon says
There’s a much easier way to deseed a pomogranute in at least half the time. Just cut in half turn it sees down in your hand over a bowl and snack the skin side over and over with a wooden spoon and all the seeds fall out in a few seconds.
Faustina Boatemaa says
Thanks for ur help am grateful
Rebecca Lovatt says
Wow, look at that colour! Definitely one to try, thanks for sharing!
Becky at http://www.threcipebible.com
Lisa Lin says
Thanks, Rebecca!
KATY says
What can be done with the pulp? It must be of some nutritional value, but the acidity night be a problem in recipes, right? Have you done much experimenting, such as with baked goods or savory stews, etc?
Lisa Lin says
Hi Katy, the pulp is mostly pomegranate seeds, which is very difficult to cook with. Even though I blend the arils in a high-speed blender, a lot of the seeds don’t actually get broken down. So, it would actually be quite difficult to separate the bit of pulp from the seeds. Personally, I wouldn’t bother with cooking the pulp in this case, but if you do want to experiment, perhaps try with dressings or add about 1 or 2 tablespoons to baked goods.
Deena says
Pomegranate seeds can be dried and used as an acidity imparting element. It is used in Indian cooking.
lena says
Put the pulp in smoothies for extra fibre!
LeeAnne Dewsnup says
I’m wondering about canning the pomegranate juice have you ever tried that.?
Linda says
I have a tree, poms grow well in the southwest. So I get tons of fruit. I juice them, then freeze in 1 cup and half cup containers. I make jam with some of the rest.I thaw as needed. I have not tried canning altho Im sure you can but in processing it probably would harm the juice.
geet says
It’s a really nice post! thank you so much for sharing this
Christine Carelock says
The bed that the seed sit in which look white what do you do with it ? This morning I made a smoothie and used it in the smoothie but it take bitter. Can I used it in a smoothie? or if it can be used in anyway.
Christine
Lisa Lin says
Hi, Christine! The white part and the skin is bitter, which is why I throw it away.
Karyn Mitchell says
You do mix the seeds when blending, correct? I understand the seeds have a lot of health benefits also. Is it hard finding organic pomegranate?
Lisa Lin says
I do mix the seeds in. I usually only blend everything for no more than 5 to 10 seconds, just enough to crush the arils to release the juice but not enough to crush all the seeds. I found that when the seeds are crushed the juice gets very gritty. However, if you want to crush the seeds also, strain the juice through a cheese cloth to strain out the tiny bits of seeds. Hope this helps!
Christine says
I failed. Mine tasted like wood. I was disappointed. The blender crushed the seed along with the ariels. I even tried using an ultra fine mesh strainer.
Lisa Lin says
Hi Christine, I’m SO sorry it didn’t work out!! I wonder with your blender if you have to just pulse instead of blend it straight, until the arils are crushed, but the seeds are still in tact?
E. White says
I use a samson juicer and do not have to strain…everyone loves the juice straight or with vodka
Dr F Zafar says
Nice post !
For those finding problem with seeds n juice , add a little water while blending . And u wil hv clear nice flavour of juice instead of woody textured .
Hope thy helps !
Cheers !
NOOR FATHIMA says
Very helpful recipe indeed. Thanks…. Vl try it soon….
Teja says
Recipe pic looks awesome.
DD says
If you REALLY want the pulp in your juice (and don’t mind spending extra time to get it), here is how I did it:
After I juiced the arils of one pomegranate and pressed the seeds to get the rest of the juice, I took one cup of water and put the seeds and pulp from it into the water and stirred them.
After I let it settle for a few seconds, the seeds were on the bottom and the pulp was suspended -mostly- in the water. Then I slowly poured the water/pulp mixture through ANOTHER strainer (making sure there were no seeds falling out of the pouring) to catch the pulp. I then scraped and spooned only the pulp from the strainer and into the pure juice.
Tip: be sure to stir the juice/pulp mix before drinking (it WILL settle).
amy says
this was a great recipe for a beginner such as myself! I knew nothing about these pomegranates I received so this was great….
and totally irrelevant but where did you get that skirt from, i love it 🙂
yonny says
Ohh I love pomogranate juice. Your recipe is really simple and easy to do. Thank you for sharing it.
I am gonna try this definitely.
maq says
such a great demonstration with pics that how we can prepare the pomegranate juice recipe.
thankyou for share. Awesome…..
John Deen says
pomegranate juice is very good for health
Catherine says
Going to try this I am diabetic and I’ve heard that it lowers blood glucose considerably. I have been unable to find it ready made so I am going to follow your recipe which I imagi e will be better than shop bought. Thank you for shark g your recipe.
Catherine Dodds
Lilly Brooklyn says
wow! what an easy and simple method you have shared. I would defiantly try this. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Naomi Woolf says
Hi!
You have described an easy and amazing POMEGRANATE JUICE recipe. I would definitely try it at home. Keep sharing dear 🙂
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Dominic Soudine says
Will pomegranate juice reduce my belly fat?
Duane weber says
Despite the fact that I mix the arils in a high velocity blender, a ton of the seeds don’t really get separated. In this way, it would really be very hard to isolate the piece of mash from the seeds. Actually, I wouldn’t mess with cooking the mash for this situation, yet if you would like to explore, maybe attempt with dressings or add around 1 or 2 tablespoons to heated products.
Kate Peradon says
Done this for the first time. Have my own trees. I found that the paler arils made a sweeter juice that the red ones. Could it be a different variety.?
Lisa Lin says
Yes, I think it might be a different variety!
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Mathis says
This is the way to make pomegranate juice in a blender: Spot all the pomegranate seeds in a blender. Mix until smooth. Strain the juice through a fine cross section sifter.
Weber Riley says
Just loved the recipe! Thank you sooooo much for sharing, surely gonna try it today!
walter simon says
OMG! It really looks delicious and super yummmmy! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I am going to try this very soon for sure!
Supra Mod APK says
It looks DELICIOUS! Thank you sooooo much for sharing, surely gonna try it today!
Anne in Benicia says
Easy! Wouldn’t have thought of doing it underwater! Thank you!
Slope Unblocked says
I tried following your recipe and it worked, thanks for the post
Natasha says
“Wow, I stumbled upon this recipe and it looks amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing it, I’ll be sure to let you know how it turns out!”
Luqman Lewis says
I enjoyed the video but one question you didn’t give a detailed account on the solid pulp that was left after the liquid passed though
Pelisplus says
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Joe says
doe Pomegranates increase nitric oxide in your body, i feel lethargic and have erectile dysfunction will this help my condition?
regards Joe
sid says
I agree pomegranate juice is delicious and worth the time to make or eat the arils.
The health benefits add value to the nice taste.
Bryan says
Hi Lisa! I like the look of this!
Olayiwola Zainab says
Pls I will like to know more about it
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Mduduzi Njilo says
Hello I appreciate fresh juice. And I want to take part in planting and manufacture this kind of healthy juice. What can I do to uplift local economy .
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Mary Esser says
Can you do anything with the leftover pulp after making juice?
Lisa Lin says
Not really, it’s mostly the seeds, so I usually compost them.
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FR Legends says
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