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How to Make Pomegranate Juice

Learn how to make pomegranate juice at home quickly and easily for a healthy drink, or use in your favorite recipes. So easy and so delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Blend & Extract Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 4 pomegranates

Instructions

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  1. Score and open: Using a sharp paring knife, cut a circle around the top of the pomegranate. Make 5–6 shallow cuts along the natural ridges and gently pull it apart.
  2. Deseed without mess: Hold each half over a bowl and tap the back with a wooden spoon. Or deseed in a bowl of water to prevent staining.
  3. Blend: Place the seeds in a blender and pulse a few times—just enough to break the juice sacs and release their juice.
  4. Strain: Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. The pulp should be relatively dry when you have extracted all the juice.
  5. Serve: Chill and serve. Add a little lemon or sweetener, if desired.

Notes

  • If using a fresh pomegranate, make sure that it is ripe for the best flavor. It should be heavy for its size and firm to the touch.
  • Don’t over-blend – It can release bitter compounds from the seeds and make the juice gritty.
  • No blender? I usually use a high-speed blender, but a medium-speed blender will do the job well. You could also use a citrus press, a handheld juicer, or an electric juicer.
  • Use a double mesh strainer or a cheesecloth to decrease the amount of pulp in the pomegranate juice.
  • Wear an apron and slice pomegranates on a plastic cutting board to avoid stains.

Nutrition Information

Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1/2 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.