Oh Yeah, I Am Excited!
It isn’t often that I get this excited about a recipe! Ok, I might be fibbing a bit….I am ALWAYS excited to share my recipes with you all, but this recipe is absolutely amazing!
A few weeks ago I really dove into learning everything there is to know about a pomegranate. To think that I had never even tried one before because I didn’t know how to open one and retrieve the fruit/seeds.
Well, I tackled that and did a video on How To Open A Pomegranate in Less Than 1 Minutes and now I just can not get enough of these little things! If you missed last weeks post on Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, be sure to check it out!
Let’s Get To Cooking!
These little candies are so easy to make! The first thing you need to do is get the seeds out of your pomegranate. Be sure to watch the video on how to remove the seeds quickly. You will only need about 2/3 cup of pomegranate seeds for this recipe. You could use more if you would like and you certainly will have some left over to enjoy later.
After you have removed the seeds, set aside. Now you are going to need 1 cup of dark chocolate. I usedEnjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Gluten, Dairy, nut & Soy Free, Mini Chips for this recipe.
How To Use A Double Boiler
In a double boiler, melt your chocolate. I have 4 pictures below to show you how to properly set up a double boiler. Just add enough water to a saucepan to touch the bottom of the bowl that will sit inside the saucepan. Make sure the bowl is safe for heat and that water won’t get into the bowl that has the chocolate.
Bring the water to a boil and set the bowl on top of the water (turn heat down once you add chocolate) , pour the chocolate in the bowl and stir until it is nicely melted. This took me about 5 minutes.
Assembling The Chocolates
Do not remove the bowl with the chocolate from the saucepan. The hot water below the bowl will allow the chocolate to stay warm while you are assembling the candy. Simply remove the saucepan from the burner once the chocolate is melted and take it to the desired location where you are putting together your candy.
In a mini muffin pan, add some mini muffin inserts. Place some melted chocolate in the bottom of the muffin insert and place the pomegranate seeds on top of the chocolate.
Continue to do this for all 12 pieces of candy. It is okay if things get a little messy…trust me, it is worth it!
I didn’t fill mine all the way to the top because I really wanted to taste the chocolate, but if you are wanting more of a pomegranate burst, fill them up! 🙂
Now simply pour more chocolate over the pomegranates. If you added more pomegranate to your candy, you might need a little more melted chocolate.
Can I just tell you…you know when you have a chocolate covered cherry and you bite into it and the juice just pours out of the bite? Oh, the ooey, gooey goodness (I know, ooey isn’t a word, but you can taste the deliciousness!) Well that is what you get from these fantastic candies! Watch out, they are juicy and delicious!
Place in the refrigerator until the chocolates firm up. Mine took about a half hour to set up. When they set, dive in and enjoy!
I store mine in the refrigerator for about a week but they won’t last that long. My guess is that you will be making another batch tomorrow! 🙂 A perfect treat for the upcoming valentines holiday!
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This chocolate covered pomegranate recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from pomegranate and reserve 2/3 cup for chocolates.
- In a double boiler (see above), melt chocolate until smooth and creamy.
- In a mini muffin pan, add 12 mini muffin inserts to the pan,
- Coat the inside of the bottom of the muffin inserts with some melted chocolate and top with a spoonful of pomegranate seeds. Top with some more chocolate to cover seeds.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until set.
- Remove from muffin tin and enjoy.
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FAQs
Combining dark chocolate with pomegranate also makes these an antioxidant rich treat.
How many pomegranate seeds should you eat a day? ›
How Many Pomegranate Seeds Should You Eat a Day? There's no specific limit. However, a handful a day as part of a balanced diet is a good start. For people with diabetes or other diet restrictions, consume based on your diet plan.
Where are the best pomegranates in the world? ›
Afghanistan can be considered the country of the pomegranate fruit because of the excellent quality of the cultivars that thrive there. Afghanistan is a land for 48 leading world cultivars of pomegranate commonly growing in Kandahar, Kapisa, Samangan, Farha, Nenroz and Balkh Provinces.
What are the ingredients in pomegranate? ›
The edible portion of raw pomegranate is 78% water, 19% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 1% fat (table). A 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of pomegranate sarcotesta provides 12% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 16% DV for vitamin K, and 10% DV for folate (table).
When should you not eat pomegranates? ›
If you have diarrhea, do not drink pomegranate juice or take pomegranate extract. Pregnant women should not take pomegranate extract because it may contain fruit rind.
What happens to your body when you eat pomegranate daily? ›
Pomegranates can have up to three times more antioxidants than green tea or red wine. Antioxidants protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals and reduce inflammation. Studies suggest that pomegranates can help protect your heart in many ways, such as lowering blood pressure as well as blood sugar levels.
Is it OK to eat a whole pomegranate in one sitting? ›
Eating pomegranates as a whole can have anti-inflammatory effects and can protect a human body from various diseases like type-2 diabetes, and obesity.
Who should not eat pomegranate seeds? ›
The seeds are safe for most people to eat, although excessive intake may cause intestinal blockage in rare cases. This risk is greater for people with chronic constipation (7, 8 ).
What is the best time to eat pomegranate in a day? ›
The best time to eat pomegranate is in the morning, as it is high in antioxidants and can provide a boost of energy for the day. Pomegranates have many potential health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and even potentially slowing the growth of certain types of cancer cells.
What state has the best pomegranates? ›
California produces more than 90 percent of the pomegranates within the United States.
Afghan pomegranates in comparison to the same fruit from other places are said to be larger (jumbo), sweeter and redder. These are the best pomegranates you'll ever see in your life, they are the biggest, they are the reddest and they taste great.
Why pomegranate is expensive in USA? ›
Pomegranates are very rare. The more rare and scarce a food item is, the more expensive it is to find, develop, harvest and bring to market.
What does the Bible say about pomegranates? ›
The Bible only mentions pomegranates in the Old Testament. The hems of Jewish priestly vestments are decorated with a stylised form of this fruit (Ex. 28, 33f; 39, 24-26) and, as such, a pomegranate is a metaphor for the richness of the promised land of Israel (Deut.
What is the myth of the pomegranate? ›
By eating a few pomegranate seeds, Persephone tied herself to Hades—the pomegranate being a symbol of the indissolubility of marriage. Inconsolable at the loss of her daughter, the corn goddess Demeter prevented the earth from bearing fruit unless she saw her daughter again.
What is the spiritual meaning of pomegranate? ›
Pomegranates represent fertility, but also a pause in fertility—in myth and in life. In the myth, or a version of it—all versions of it—Demeter mourns her daughter's disappearance by letting the crops die.
Is pomegranate cover good for health? ›
The peels are packed with powerful antioxidants that help fight against dangerous and life‐threatening heart diseases. PoP lowers cholesterol levels, reduces oxidative stress, restores heart health, and lowers blood pressure.
Is dark chocolate and pomegranate good for you? ›
Is there a way to make dark chocolate even more delicious and beneficial for your health? Yes! Add antioxidant-packed ginger and pomegranate seeds, and you've got a delicious, mood-boosting treat with no guilt. Now, doesn't that put a smile on your face?
What can you not eat in a pomegranate? ›
Note that small scratches on the skin won't affect the inside. Only eat the seeds. Though the white, pithy part is safe to eat, it's bitter and most people choose to discard it. The skin is technically edible as well but generally used in extract and powdered forms.
Is it healthy to eat a whole pomegranate? ›
Pomegranates in their whole fruit form are low in calories and fat and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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