I love pomegranates. Each winter I purchase a case and slowly, over the course of a few weeks, I wait for everyone in the house to leave so I can enjoy a little alone time, just me and my pomegranate. I fully enjoy the process of cracking one open and carefully extracting all the ruby red juice filled arils, savoring each and every one of them as they give under the slightest pressure and release their intoxicating juice. It's a ritual truly look forward to.
The year before last I decided to tackle harvesting the arils from an entire case in one sitting. Several hours later, my fingernails were stained beyond belief, but I was left with a gigantic bowl full of thousands of wonderful arils that the entire family enjoyed for at least a week (they keep remarkably well in the fridge). When pomegranate season rolls around (in about 6 months), I'll show you how I extract the lovely arils. For now I have to resort to buying bottled juice. Drinking bottled juice isn't nearly as satisfying as eating hundreds of juicy arils, but the flavor and health benefits are equal. I buy large bottles at Costco. Smaller bottles are readily available at grocery stores.
Recently I was in the mood for something sweet and I had a bottle of pomegranate juice in the fridge, so I made a batch of pomegranate syrup and I really love the way it turned out - so sticky and sweet, yet slightly tangy. Amazing stuff. I served it on vanilla ice cream, but I have a jar of leftover syrup in the fridge. I'm thinking crepes, french toast, pancakes, waffles, summer drinks... so many delicious possibilities.
I hope you'll give this yummy stuff a try.
The year before last I decided to tackle harvesting the arils from an entire case in one sitting. Several hours later, my fingernails were stained beyond belief, but I was left with a gigantic bowl full of thousands of wonderful arils that the entire family enjoyed for at least a week (they keep remarkably well in the fridge). When pomegranate season rolls around (in about 6 months), I'll show you how I extract the lovely arils. For now I have to resort to buying bottled juice. Drinking bottled juice isn't nearly as satisfying as eating hundreds of juicy arils, but the flavor and health benefits are equal. I buy large bottles at Costco. Smaller bottles are readily available at grocery stores.
Recently I was in the mood for something sweet and I had a bottle of pomegranate juice in the fridge, so I made a batch of pomegranate syrup and I really love the way it turned out - so sticky and sweet, yet slightly tangy. Amazing stuff. I served it on vanilla ice cream, but I have a jar of leftover syrup in the fridge. I'm thinking crepes, french toast, pancakes, waffles, summer drinks... so many delicious possibilities.
I hope you'll give this yummy stuff a try.
Pomegranate Syrup
makes 3/4 cup
1 cup pomegranate juice (fresh or bottled)
1/2 cup honey (or light corn syrup, maple syrup, golden syrup)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
In a medium sauce pan, combine ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce by half. Serve over ice cream, crepes, french toast, pancakes, waffles, summer drinks, etc. Refrigerate leftovers.
makes 3/4 cup
1 cup pomegranate juice (fresh or bottled)
1/2 cup honey (or light corn syrup, maple syrup, golden syrup)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
In a medium sauce pan, combine ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce by half. Serve over ice cream, crepes, french toast, pancakes, waffles, summer drinks, etc. Refrigerate leftovers.
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SOOOOOO good! My Nonna and my Grandma both loved pomegranites and used them in many, many different ways- Nonna made syrup and used it on gelato and crespelle -heaven!!
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Sounds delicious! I bet the tang goes wonderfully with the vanilla ice cream. - www.delightfulcountrycookin.com
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ReplyDeletePomegranate syrup (unsweetened) as well as tamarind past are staples in our house. Very often paired with meat.
I did not know they were called arils. Interesting!
I have never had pomegranate juice but this looks awesome! I so want a taste!
ReplyDeleteSooo yummy! I was just on the hunt for pomegranate seeds today. Sadly I couldn't find them anywhere. I know they're out of season but a girl can still hope. This might be what I need to tide me over until they're back on the shelves.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely see my family loving this!
ReplyDelete(And thanks for the tip about better pots and pans. Until I get some, I intend to blame all mediocre accomplishments on my cookware!! Ha!)
Your pomegranite syrup looks good enough to frame! Seriously beautiful with the light reflections. I love poms too and am saving this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI hide to eat them because they are so expensive :) I can't imagine doing a whole case at one time!!! The syrup looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog. Love the recipes and great photos.
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty and something I would never have thought of making! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those Butter Yum file recipes! This sound fabulous! I too am a pom fan!
ReplyDeleteAnd the image of this lovely syrup on the ice cream is beautiiful!
Yvonne
Wow! You're amazing to come up with this idea. Will you come and link with me too?
ReplyDeleteLol! I love it..you wait for everyone to leave so you can have a little time alone with your pomegranate. I can appreciate that. Sometimes you just your space. I am major like that! This looks delicious! I hope you had some time alone to enjoy it.;)
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Great recipe. This is a keeper:)
ReplyDeleteI can think of so many possibilities for this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love pomegranates! I miss picking them from my friend's tree when I lived in California. Your sauce sounds amazing, I want to try it with the honey from the farm stand here.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful. I have to make this!
ReplyDeleteI just happen to have a bottle in the fridge and will be making this syrup this weekend. I can think of so many uses...thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.
ReplyDeleteWow,nice, one of the best read posts so far.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE!!! this recipe for Pomegranate Syrup and this would be AWESOME!!! over crepes. Just what the tummy ordered.
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Hi! I'm visiting from Over 40 Bloggers and just became your newest follower. I love to cook and your recipes look amazing. I am looking forward to getting to know you. Have a great weekend! Candace~♥
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe, this would be nice over my crepes. thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis look so yummy & so refreshing! i want some!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely recipe. Your photo of the syrup is stunning. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeletewow! Your presentation is so fabulous - as always, but the colors your are using lately are just so vivid and passionate - I will have to make this immediately upon finding some pomegranates.
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