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A tall glass of freshly pressed pomegranate juice topped with a handful of ruby-red pomegranate arils, set on a rustic wooden tabletop beside a halved pomegranate, scattered seeds, and a few glossy green leaves; soft, natural light highlights the deep crimson color and the tiny bubbles on the juice surface

Pomegranate Juice

Fresh homemade pomegranate juice made easy with an underwater seed-removal trick and minimal equipment.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For seed separation)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (To remove pulp)
  • 1 Clean kitchen towel (For squeezing seeds)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (Or heavy bottle if needed)
  • 1 Glass bottles/glasses (For chilling and serving)

Ingredients

  • 3–4 each Pomegranates - Large ripe
  • Water - Enough to fill the bowl
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice - Optional to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup - Optional to sweeten
  • 1 cup Sparkling water - Optional for a fizzy finish
  • Handful Mint leaves - Optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut shallow lines into pomegranate rind
    A pair of hands tearing open a scored pomegranate half under water in a glass bowl, with deep red seeds sinking and light catching each jewel-like aril against a marble sink ledge.”
  • Break fruit apart underwater to release seeds
    A clean white kitchen towel laid over a wooden rolling pin, piled with ruby pomegranate arils; a clear bowl of collected juice sits beside, all on a pale countertop
  • Wrap seeds in towel and roll to release juice
  • Squeeze and pour juice through fine strainer
    A fine-mesh strainer resting over a white bowl on a marble countertop, with a spoon pressing bright red pomegranate pulp through the mesh; a jar of honey and a halved lemon sit blurred in the background.
  • Stir in flavorings and refrigerate before serving
    A tall clear glass filled with deep red pomegranate juice topped with a cluster of glossy arils, set on a dark wooden surface beside a whole pomegranate, a halved fruit revealing more seeds, and a few green leaves.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 140kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 33g (11%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 30g (33%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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