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Melon, Cherries and Pomegranate Fruit Salad
in Cantaloupe, Cherries, Fruit, Pomegranates, Salads, Watermelon on Saturday, February 11, 2012
I know this might sound a bit strange but it’s really delicious!
I love fresh fruit this time of year, especially melons and bing cherries; however, the taste and crunchiness of pomegranate really appeals to me also. So, I mixed it all together.
You have the sweetness of the cherries and melons combined with the tartness of the pomegranate, a perfect sweet/tart combo! The flavors are really delicious together.
You are probably aware of the many health benefits of pomegranate. If not, check out my March 29, 2010 post.
This is very easy to make. Cut the pomegranate into quarters and submerge in a bowl of water, the seeds separate and sink to the bottom of the bowl making it easy to remove from the skin. Chop the melon into bite-size pieces and you’re ready for a great fruit salad. The only problem may be trying to find them all ripe at the same time. I did and love it!
MELON, CHERRIES and POMEGRANATE FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients:
1 small cantaloupe
½ of small watermelon
½ pound bing cherries
1 pomegranate
Method:
Cut melons into bite-size cubes.
Remove pits from cherries and halve.
Combine in a large bowl.
Add pomegranate seeds.
Mix, add sugar, if needed.
Serve
Fruity delicious!
My POM Wonderful Pomegranate Syrup
in Breakfast/Brunch, Fruit, Pancakes, Pomegranates, Syrups on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
So, what do you do with your pomegranate juice, drink it plain or zap it up a notch? I’ll tell you what I do with mine later…
The pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits known, having originated in Persia
Pomegranates are about the size of an orange with a rosy red skin, encasing a plethora of tiny glistening red seeds. I love, love those seeds, especially in a salad because of the crunch and the tartness but, another great and healthy thing is the juice of the pomegranate.
Not all juices are created equal! If you are only going to drink one glass of juice a day, make it POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice for its nutritional power with each sip. Only POM Wonderful products are backed by $32 million in medical research, primarily in the areas of prostate, cardiovascular and erectile function. Published clinical studies have documented the benefits of drinking eight ounces of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice daily. It contains no added sugars, preservatives, colors or cheap filler juices.
Here are a few more reasons why we should be drinking pomegranate juice: This valuable juice prevents breast cancer cells from forming, may inhibit the growth of lung cancer, prevent and slow Alzheimer’s disease, may prevent dental plaque, aid in the prevention of colon cancer, may play a role in inflammatory diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and arthritis and may well in fact aid insulin resistance.
After reading so much information about this juice, I can assure you I will be drinking a glass of it every day. I have always enjoyed eating pomegranates as I love the slightly tart taste of it and the crunch of the seeds like I said earlier; however, now I am a huge fan of the juice, thanks to Kristen at POM Wonderful! It has a delicious flavor, not too sweet, that is enjoyable to drink!
I was working with the juice and incorporating it with other foods such as salad dressing when Bill mentioned he would like pancakes for breakfast one of these days. Then, it dawned on me ~ maybe the pomegranate juice would work great as syrup. And BAM!!! It did and it is delicious! Just ask Bill and others who sampled it!
Pomegranate Pancake Syrup
Ingredients:
3 cups POM Wonderful pomegranate juice, plus 4 teaspoons
3 teaspoons corn starch
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste (I use Splenda)
¼ teaspoon cinnamon extract
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
¼ teaspoon butter extract
Method:
Pour 3 cups juice into saucepan.
Add brown sugar.
Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine corn starch with 4 teaspoons of juice.
Add slowly to saucepan, stirring constantly.
Add flavorings.
Cook until it reaches desired thickness.
Serve
Pam’s note: This would also make a great sauce for ice cream, cheese cake, tartlets or as a sauce on fish, chicken or turkey.
Pom Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice may well be the elixir of our lives!
Disclaimer: The POM Wonderful pomegranate juice was given to me by Kristen from POM Wonderful for my utilization. Thanks, Kristen!
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