The name "pomegranate" derives from Latin pomum ("apple") and granatus ("seeded"). It has only three syllables: pome • gran • ate, but is commonly pronounced with four. In fact, it is hard to pronounce with just three. Try it!

Rounded with a golden pink and red-colored outer skin, the pomegranate is filled with small, edible seeds surrounded by a tangy pulp. Three to five inches in length, they are available from fall until January or February. In addition to eating the fruit raw, the seeds are used as dessert toppings and pressed with the pulp to make juice. There are many varieties of pomegranates, and they all have beneficial nutritional properties. They are loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium. One pomegranate contains approximately 100 calories.

We hope you enjoy some of our favorite pomegranate recipes listed below!