Pomegranate Season

Pomegranates are in season, and that means I'm spending a fair amount of time whacking out the juicy red seeds for the family to enjoy.

I cut the pomegranates in half – or in quarters if they're very large – and hold the sections seed-side down over a big bowl. Then I whack the back of the pomegranate with quick, hard hits with a heavy spoon or the dull edge of a heavy knife, and the seeds fall through my open fingers right into the bowl. Big pieces of membrane are easy to pick out of the bowl, and smaller pieces will float to the top when I wash the seeds.

My mother-in-law taught me that method many years ago. It's very effective, but admittedly seeding pomegranates can be messy. Fortunately, I have a deep sink in the kitchen that confines the staining juice splatters to a suitable place.

I wasn't very familiar with pomegranates before moving to Morocco, so I was surprised to learn that they're a superfruit – high in antioxidants, Vitamin C and fiber. Pomegranate Seeds Moroccan Style is an easy, delicious way to serve these healthy seeds to your family. Also try making some refreshing Pomegranate Juice.