However, what are you going to do with all these pomegranates? How about you freeze the pomegranates? My kids are pomegranate fanatics, and like to eat them for breakfast, dessert, or on their salads as often as they can. Unfortunately, most of the year pomegranates are very expensive, so I buy them sparingly. For a few months though, they are in season and they can be bought at a great price.
I have always wondered if it would be possible for me to stock up on pomegranates when they are in season and then freeze them so that I have a supply to hold us over when they are expensive.
Can you freeze pomegranates? Yes, you can freeze pomegranates. Open the pomegranates using a sharp knife, and transfer the juicy red seeds, also known as arils, into a bowl. Fill the compartments of an ice cube tray with the pomegranate seeds.
Or, allow the seeds to dry and then arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the ice cube tray or baking sheet, and place it in the freezer. Once the pomegranate seeds are frozen, remove the ice cube tray or baking sheet from the freezer. Put the frozen pomegranate cubes or seeds in freezer-safe bags or containers, and pop them back into the freezer.
How to Freeze Pomegranate Juice Pick pomegranates that are heavy for their size— they are the juiciest. Juice the pomegranates. One way to do this is to break fresh pomegranate arils by pulsing them in a blender and then use a rubber spatula to push the juice through a fine sieve.
Fill the sections of an ice cube tray with the pomegranate juice, cover the tray and place it in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the pomegranate juice cubes to freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving as little air inside as possible, and return to the freezer for storage. Don't Miss This. Tips How long does pomegranate juice last once opened?
The precise answer depends to a large extent on storage conditions — keep opened pomegranate juice refrigerated and tightly closed. How long does opened pomegranate juice last in the refrigerator? Pomegranate juice that has been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 7 to 10 days after opening. How long does pomegranate juice last in the freezer?
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