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12 Delicious Ways to Use Pomegranate Arils
Check out 12 recipes to help you use your pomegranates in new and exciting ways in sweet and savory dishes.
Colder weather is on its way; with it, we welcome holiday cheer and, of course, pomegranates! This delicious tart and tangy fruit are in season from October to February, so make the most of it while you can. Here are 12 delicious ways to use pomegranate arils in your cooking.
Start by cutting off the stem with a paring knife to open a pomegranate. Next, score the sides by cutting the skin between the top and bottom ridges. Make about six evenly spaced cuts around the fruit if you can't feel the ridges. Then, pull it apart with your thumbs. The seeds will fall out easily once the fruit is scored.
Toss in an array of seasonal, colorful ingredients until an autumny pomegranate salad is born.
Put a seasonal twist to the classic palmier cookie, adding a layer of pomegranate spread. They are really great bites to go with tea or coffee.
It’s full of lovely vitamins and natural sugar to start your day off right; no need for anything artificial!
Rum, champagne, orange juice, and pomegranate mixed together make for a delightful cocktail!
The walnuts, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds add a nice crunch, flavor, and dimension that a simple salsa doesn’t possess. The dressing perfectly balances sweet, salty, and hot — you will love it.
This is an easy and healthy snack.
Crispy fried brussels sprouts tossed with plump pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts, ribbons of shaved Parmesan, and a mustard seed vinaigrette - a fantastic fall-flavored side dish.
Put a festive twist on the vintage Moscow Mule by adding some color!
You can have this elegant-looking dish in 15 minutes.
This is a perfect fall salad - a very balanced dish from the spices of the squash seeds and the sweetness of the pomegranate seeds. The seeds are also a nice textural contrast to the soft farro and squash.
The natural balance of citrus, hibiscus, and pomegranate is fantastic as a glaze on this festive roasted chicken.
Cheesecake has a smooth, creamy texture that is simply irresistible. The pomegranate sauce is not too sweet yet bursting with flavor. It is the perfect finishing touch to this delectable treat.