This is the prettiest juice I make, a deep jewel-red that tastes like a tropical fruit punch with a ginger edge. Pomegranate and pineapple are both packed with antioxidants, which is what this one is really about.
Fair warning: pomegranate seeds are fiddly to prep. If you’re short on time, a good quality pure pomegranate juice does the job as a base.
Why these ingredients work
Pomegranate arils are loaded with polyphenols and antioxidants, some of the best studied of any fruit. Pineapple adds vitamin C and the enzyme bromelain. Apple and orange round out the sweetness, and ginger keeps the whole thing from tipping into dessert territory. It’s an antioxidant hit that happens to taste great.
FAQ
How do I juice pomegranate easily?
Roll the fruit hard on the counter to loosen the seeds, cut it in half, and whack the back with a spoon over a bowl. Or buy ready-prepped arils, most supermarkets sell them.
Can I use bottled pomegranate juice?
Yes, just make sure it’s pure pomegranate juice with no added sugar. You’ll lose a little fresh flavour, but it works fine.
Is this too sweet?
It’s on the sweeter side. If you’d rather it drier, drop the apple or add an extra squeeze of lemon.
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Pomegranate Pineapple Apple Ginger and Orange Juice
Equipment
- 1 Juicer or blender and sieve
- 1 Budget cold press juicer a great value alternative
- 1 Budget blender a great value alternative
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 apple cored
- 1 inch ginger peeled
- 1 orange peeled
Instructions
Juicer method
- Core the apple, peel the orange and ginger.
- Juice the pomegranate, ginger and apple, then the pineapple and orange.
- Stir and serve immediately over ice.
Blender method
- Blend all ingredients with a splash of water.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing well, and serve.