How To Cut Open A Pomegranate

Start by slicing off the stem end.

Make four shallow cuts along the outside.

Pull the sections apart.

Pull apart the seeds above a bowl of water, then pick out the floating white membrane.

Rinse, dry, then refrigerate or freeze the arils.

Enjoy as a snack, juice the arils or add them to recipes!

Try them in these Cranberry Pomegranate Waffles!

Or on top of this Acorn Squash Soup!

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