Pomegranate juice

Pomegranates – The jewel of autumn. We are in peak autumn and the plump pomegranates are in season!  They are in every grocery store and so are many videos on how to seed a pomegranate. I love pomegranates for their taste, nutrition and of course the gorgeous red color. They are make beautiful garnish on pretty much any dish. My favorite way to enjoy them is by making fresh pomegranate juice!

Pomegranates are a new superfood. They are high in vitamin C and potassium, are great source of fiber, and are low in calories. Not only are they delicious, pomegranates are one of the healthiest foods you can eat.

My father owns a farm in India and grows pomegranates in abundance. I have so many memories of this wonderful fruit, acres and acres of stunning pomegranate trees blooming with this gorgeous fruit.  It would be our favorite time of the year to go to the farm and help harvest a few crates of pomegranates.

My dad would bring home dozens of pomegranates, he would then carefully peel and deseed them for the family to enjoy. My mom makes this amazing juice from the pomegranate seeds that is refreshing and unique. Every time we visit India, she makes it for our morning breakfast and it is the best way to start the day!

Pomegranate juice is high in three different types of polyphenols, a potent form of antioxidants. The three types – tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid – are present in many fruits, but fresh pomegranate juice contains particularly high amounts of all three.

I love buying my pomegranates from the local wholesale store. They are grown in California and are best from October-January here in the east coast. I use my mom’s simple recipe of adding a pinch of salt and diluting it with water. It is also very refreshing with some sparkling water. Fresh Pomegranate juice also makes a delicious and healthy holiday drink.

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Pomegranate juice

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Homemade fresh pomegranate juice. 

Course: Energy drink

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: pomegranate juice

Servings: 2

Calories: 151 kcal

Author: Archana

Ingredients

• 2 cups pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup still water/seltzer water
• pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar optional

Instructions

1. Add 2 cups of pomegranate seeds to the blender. Pulse for 5-10 seconds. Do NOT pulse for too long as the seeds may start to breakdown. Pulse until the Juice starts separating from the seed.
2. Using a cheesecloth or sieve, filter the juice from seeds. Using back of a spoon gently press the seeds down so all the juice is separated from the seeds.

3. Add 1 cup of water for still juice or 1 cup of seltzer water for a sparking juice.Add a pinch of sea salt and sugar. Mix well. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Pomegranate juice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 4mg 0%

Potassium 387mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 26g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin C 20.3%

Calcium 1.6%

Iron 2.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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