They’re packed withantioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber.

Score the skin (rind) along each section, being careful not to cut into the fruit.

Allow the pomegranate sections to lay in the water.

hands holding knife cutting into pomegranate

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The plump, juicy pomegranate seeds will sink to the bottom.

Scoop away the white membrane (pith) that floats to the top using a slotted spoon.

Drain the water and your fresh pomegranate seeds are ready to eat.

removing pomegranate seeds with water

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Try tossing themon a salador turning the arils into adessert sauce.

draining pomegranate seeds with a sieve

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