The healing properties of pomegranate have been known since ancient times. It perfectly regulates digestion, its composition is rich in protein substances, fats, carbohydrates, a number of vitamins, citric acid. Pomegranate juice is used as a diuretic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic infusion for diseases of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory organs. It is recommended to drink the drink before meals - it perfectly stimulates the appetite, improving the digestion of food.
It is necessary
- - pomegranate 1 kg
- - honey 400 g
- - water
- - gauze
- - wooden crush or pestle
- - sterilized jars
Instructions
Step 1
How to peel the fruit
In order not to lose a drop of precious juice, it is necessary to properly cleanse the fruit. This can be done in several ways. Carefully cut off the top of the pomegranate, cut the skin lengthwise, as if dividing the fruit into slices. But don't cut it to the grains. Part the fruit very carefully with your hands. This method allows you to keep all the grains intact, while there will be no splashes in the kitchen. There is another cleaning option. Cut the pomegranate in half. Turn the halves over and use a hammer to beat all the grains into a bowl. This is a very quick way to peel the fruit, but after that you will need to pick the pomegranate crusts from the bowl of seeds.
Step 2
How to squeeze juice
If you pour boiling water over the pomegranate grains, the process can be greatly simplified. At the same time, the juice yield increases. Mash the grains in a sieve with the back of a ladle. After that, strain the mixture through cheesecloth. Do not use metal objects, they will significantly worsen the condition of the juice. Alternatively, cut the pomegranate in half and squeeze the juice using an orange juicer.
Step 3
A more time consuming method is to knead the pomegranate seeds with a garlic press. You can use the forceful method: remember the whole, without cuts of grenades in your hands, roll it on the surface of the table and even knock on it. The main thing is to keep the skin intact. Once the fruit is soft, make a small hole in it, through which pour the resulting juice. This method is suitable for working with thin-skinned grenades.
Step 4
You can also squeeze the juice using a blender. Place the cleaned grains into a cup. Pure pomegranate juice is quite tart, so feel free to add a little water to the device. Grind the mixture. It will take you approximately 30 seconds. The resulting mixture must be filtered through cheesecloth and squeezed thoroughly. You will receive a delicious, refreshing and incredibly beautiful drink.
Step 5
Pomegranate Juice Recipe
For 1 kg of pomegranate, 400 g of honey is needed. Place the pomegranate seeds in a large saucepan and start squeezing out the juice using a wooden pusher or pestle. Strain the resulting mixture through cheesecloth and add honey. Stir the contents of the pot thoroughly. Place the pomace in another container and fill with water so that it completely covers it. Bring the mixture to a boil. Strain the cooled mass again through cheesecloth. Mix the resulting infusion with pomegranate juice and heat to 80 ° C. Just do not boil, otherwise the healing properties of the drink will be lost. Pour the juice into sterilized jars, roll up and store in a cool enough place.
