Pomegranates With Orange Flower Water Recipes

POMEGRANATES IN ORANGE FLOWER WATER

Steps:

• How to Remove Seeds from a Pomegranate:.
• Fill a large bowl with water. Hold the pomegranate in the water and slice the crown off. Lightly score the fruit into quarters, from crown to stem end. Keeping the fruit under water carefully break it apart. Then gently separate the arils (seeds) from the outer skin and white pith.
• The seeds will drop to the bottom of the bowl and the pith will float to the surface. Discard the pith then pour the seeds into a colander. Rinse and pat dry. The seeds can be frozen in an airtight container or sealable bag for up to 3 months.
• Divide the seeds among four glass serving bowls. Sprinkle the fruit in each bowl with 1 tsp of orange flower water & 1 1/2 tsp of sugar. Let stand for 1 hour before serving.

ORANGE POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each orange; stand orange upright on a cutting board. With a knife, remove peel and outer membrane from oranges. Cut crosswise into 1/2-in. slices., Arrange orange slices on a serving platter; sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. In a small bowl, mix honey and orange flower water; drizzle over fruit.

GRENADINE SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour roughly half of the pomegranate juice into a saucepan. Heat over medium, taking care to remove from the flame before it boils. Stir in the sugar until dissolved, then add the other half-quart of juice, the rose water and orange flower water. Mix well and decant into a clean bottle to refrigerate. Adding 2 ounces or so of high-proof vodka or Everclear will allow it to keep longer.

ORANGES WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND HONEY

Steps:

• Arrange orange slices, overlapping slightly, on large rimmed platter. Whisk honey, pomegranate molasses, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in small bowl to blend; drizzle evenly over oranges. Sprinkle oranges evenly with chopped dates. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com.

POMEGRANATES WITH ORANGE FLOWER WATER

Steps:

• 1. Toss pomegranate arils with lemon juice, orange flower water, and honey to taste, Serve chilled.

POMEGRANATES IN ORANGE FLOWER WATER

Steps:

• Remove the seeds from the pomegranate. Wash the seeds and remove all bits of white membrane. Drain on towels. Gently combine the pomegranate seeds with the sugar and orange flower water. Arrange the seeds on a platter. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes before serving so the sugar melts.