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Learn How to Make Pomegranate Juice with this super easy method for removing pomegranate seeds. Along with this pomegranate juice recipe, we’ll also share how to peel pomegranates and how to incorporate more of it into your daily wellness plan.

A glass pitcher filled with pomegranate juice sits next to a mason jar filled with pomegranate juice. Pomegranate seeds are scattered next to the mason jar.

There’s a few ways to juice pomegranates, but I find this method the easiest. All you need is a blender or food processor. No need to dust off your juicer. Pomegranate juice is so delicious and offers so many health benefits, that it’s worth making it fresh at home. 

A pomegranate is cut open in 5 sections with some pomegranate seeds scattered next to it.

Pomegranates are available from September to December, with peak supplies at your local market in October and November.

The pomegranate (aka Punica granatum) is a shrub that produces a vibrant red fruit. They’re categorized as a berry.  The skin is not edible, but inside are hundreds (approximately 600) edible seeds.   The edible seeds found in pomegranates are surrounded by a sweet juice covering known as an aril.  

How to Peel a Pomegranate

It’s pretty easy to cut open pomegranates. All you do is take a sharp knife, carefully slice the crown end off of the top. Then score the rind vertically from top to bottom along the ridges.

Place the pomegranate in a deep bowl filled with water. Carefully break the sections apart, loosening the arils with your fingers. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the papery membranes  will float to the top. Using a slotted spoon, skim off the membranes and discard them along with the skin. Using a colander, drain the seeds.

A glass bowl filled with water and pomegranate seeds sit at the bottom. A white straining spoon rests in the water with a few pomegranate seeds.

Pomegranate Juice Recipe

The arils from 2 large pomegranates should yield about 1 cup of fresh pomegranate juice.

  • 2 large pomegranates

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

How to Make Pomegranate Juice

After you have removed the arils from the pomegranates, making this pomegranate juice recipe is a breeze!

  • Peel Pomegranate Peel the pomegranate separating the 
  • Blend arils. Add the arils to a blender or food processor. Pulse several times for 15-20 seconds to release the juice. 
  • Strain – Place a large colander over a large bowl and pour the pomegranate mixture over the colander.Using a silicon spatula or a fork, press the pulp against the strainer to separate the seeds from the juice. Discard seeds.

A blender filled with pomegranate seeds. A red knife and broken pieces of pomegranate sit next to the blender.

A clear blender pitcher filled with pomegranate seeds. Seeds are scattered on the counter next to the blender.

A clear glass bowl is filled with pomegranate juice. A strainer with a blue silicon spatula and pomegranate seeds sits over the glass bowl.

How to Choose the Best Pomegranates

To select the best pomegranates, first pick it up to feel its weight. The seeds are about 50 percent of the weight of the whole fruit). If it feels light for its size, then choose a heavier piece of fruit.

You want to select pomegranates with a shiny skin without any bruising or cracks.

How to Store Pomegranates

They will keep at room temperature for up to a month. They can also be refrigerated for up to 2 months. You can store the seeds in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Or, freeze pomegranate juice in ice cube trays and transfer to an air-tight container. The ice cubes will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.

A glass bottle and mason jar filled with dark pink fruit extract.

How to Use Pomegranate Juice

  • Drink it straight or use it to make Pomegranate Water
  • Add it to your morning smoothies
  • Mix it with your favorite juice blends
  • Use the juice to make pomegranate molasses (which is great for making salad dressings, marinades and roasting vegetables with)
  • Freeze the juice in ice cube trays like I did with these Pomegranate Elderberry Ice Cubes – they’re great to add to a glass of water, tea or your morning smoothies.

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a glass pitcher and mason jar filled with pomegranate juice
Yield: 2 servings

Pomegranate Juice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Learn How to Make Pomegranate Juice with this super easy method for removing pomegranate seeds. Along with this pomegranate juice recipe, we'll also share how to peel pomegranates and how to incorporate more of it into your daily wellness plan.

Ingredients

  • 2 large Pomegranates

Instructions

  1. Remove arils from the pomegranates
  2. Add the arils to a blender or food processor. Pulse several times for 15-20 seconds to release the juice. 
  3. Place a large colander over a large bowl and pour the pomegranate mixture over the colander.Using a silicon spatula or a fork, press the pulp against the strainer to separate the seeds from the juice. Discard seeds.

Notes

How to Peel a Pomegranate

Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the crown end off of the top. Then score the rind vertically from top to bottom along the ridges.

Place the pomegranate in a deep bowl filled with water. Carefully break the sections apart, loosening the arils with your fingers. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the papery membranes  will float to the top. Using a slotted spoon, skim off the membranes and discard them along with the skin. Using a colander, drain the seeds.

How to Choose the Best Pomegranates

To select the best pomegranates, first pick it up to feel its weight. The seeds are about 50 percent of the weight of the whole fruit). If it feels light for its size, then choose a heavier piece of fruit.

You want to select pomegranates with a shiny skin without any bruising or cracks.

How to Store Pomegranates

They will keep at room temperature for up to a month. They can also be refrigerated for up to 2 months. You can store the seeds in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Or, freeze pomegranate juice in ice cube trays and transfer to an air-tight container. The ice cubes will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 234Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 11gSugar: 39gProtein: 5g

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Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Drinks