Pomegranate, this amazing fruit, known since ancient times, can be found anywhere. The first information about the growth and cultivation of the pomegranate bush dates back to the ancient Persians.
Pomegranate blooms in summer with exquisite and fragrant flowers. It is eaten in late autumn. It ripens after the first frosts come or when the persimmon are picked.
Pomegranate fruit has a thick skin that turns red and yellow. We will know that the fruit is ripe when the color of the skin becomes even.
The delicious and valuable parts of it are under this thick peel.
To eat a delicious pomegranate, we must first peel it. Pomegranate is peeled carefully, preferably with a suitable knife. To do this, run a knife along the peel down vertically - where the more prominent parts are. The procedure is the same as cutting the orange peel when you want to peel it.
Carefully separate the peel and white parts inside the pomegranate from the incisions.
Inside the red seeds are divided into groups with a thin and delicate membrane between each of them. This skin is removed. The juicy pomegranate seeds are the only part of it that is eaten.
The easiest way to eat pomegranate is to grind the seeds and make juice. But whole seeds can also be eaten, by being careful not to swallow the hard parts.
In addition to raw, pomegranate is a popular ingredient in many sauces and various desserts, salads and tarts. Check out our delicious pomegranate recipes.
