After a few bitterly cold weeks with temperatures averaging around 10 degrees F, we are reveling in some wonderfully warm weather. I could hardly believe it when I went for a stroll this afternoon and discovered it was nearly 60 degrees outside. I was so happy I almost skipped around the block. 
Pomegranate Gelatin
Weather like this makes us realize that Spring is just around the corner, and to celebrate my husband made pomegranate gelatin. Refreshing, high in antioxidants and delicious to boot, this is a dessert that takes mere moments to put together. Next time we may add fresh blueberries too.
Note: The gelatin pictured here was made with kosher gelatin, which is composed of vegetable gums instead of animal bones/skin. We followed Alton’s Brown’s recipe, found here, and used 100% pure organic pomegranate juice by Elite. (i.e. Not from concentrate.) Gelatin is sold in most supermarkets, though be sure to alter your method accordingly if you use the kosher variety. While you usually have to “bloom” animal-based gelatin, vegetarian gelatin is added straight to your liquid then mixed vigorously. Check the package instructions.
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30 Comments.
I love the tartness of pomegranates, but fear that blueberries would just be lost in all of that… paper-thin slices of lychee fruit would be a nice textural counterpoint, though, I bet.
I love the color, it’s so vibrant and rich with just the right amount of calories. Can’t get any better!
My girlfriend loves pomegranites so I’ll forward this to her, Ari. I’ve got a silicon mold that will work great with this. I love how easy they are to use and clean up.
I just watched Alton make that last week and have been wondering how it turns out for people. Did you use the seeds like he did? If so, hooray for you for braving the strange world that is pomegranates…I have yet to try…
spring is around the corner! or its here now… its so warm in Boston! and your jello is so fresh and just a bit kitsch. i love it!
Monisha - I think the color was one of my favorite things about this. How could you not enjoy eating something so purple-y?
Utenzi - I used silicon molds too, they’re great! The gelatin pictured actually came out of a mini-mold, though I’m not sure you can tell in the image.
Melissa - I didn’t use the seeds, alas. Whole Foods didn’t have any pomegranates and we really wanted to try this recipe so we settled for organic 100% pomegranate juice. It still came out great though. :yum:
Connie - I’m glad you like it. But I have to say: I don’t think this gelatin is “tacky” or “lowbrow” - which is the definition of kitsch after all. Ouch! Rather, I think it’s simple and fun. Kinda like the summer treats I enjoyed as a kid.
This is such a cool idea Ari! Usually “Jello” is just some out of the package dry stuff, with no vitamins and certainly no antioxidants. AB’s version is the sort of thing you can feed your kids and feel like you’re tricking them, lol.
That is a beautiful gelatin ring, and it sounds terrificly good for you, too. I didn’t know about kosher gelatin; thanks for the information.
Oh my Ari, I simply must try this. My fiance and I have been on SUCH a pomegranate kick recently.
This looks absolutely delectable! Almost too good to eat because the mold makes it look so perfect. I will definitely try this out soon, and maybe even add to a trifle in place of regular jelly? I may have missed something, but why is AB’s version bright red and this one a dark purple (albeit a gorgeous color!)?
I love the color of the gelatin!
hiya ari, this looks jsut so refreshing, and so pretty too. i love the presentation.
thx for reminding that jello molds are still cool
(i’m horrified about non-kosher gelatin! i didnt know what it was made of. ew, shivers….)
Oh, how pretty!
I have to try something pomegranate. They’re EVERYWHERE this winter!
I love Jello or Gelatin! Now I need to buy a mold and search for kosher gelatin, I think this is an ideal dessert for the hot days we are experiencing on the West Coast right now.
Awesome-looking! I have to look for pomegranates!
Paz
What a great flavor for gelatin! (I LOVE gelatin!). I only recently had my first taste of pomegranate juice , because they were selling them at the warehouse store I frequent I decided to try it. It was a little too tangy for me and had to dilute it a little bit in water. But once I did, i loved it. Now I love the idea of making it into gelatin!
I’ve only in the last few years had fresh pomegranate. I enjoy messing with it! Love the color of your jello!
Woah, the colour of that jelly is intense!
Ari, this is beautiful - what an intense color, I love it!
What a beautiful dessert! It looks like a jewel. I’m going to try this one soon, thanks!
I love pomegranite. This looks deine. THis will be one I try this weekend
I can’t get over how pretty this dessert looks, and for so little effort! Mayhap I should make this over the weekend and impress my girlfriend.
Lydia - That’s what I love about this, it’s a dessert that tastes wonderful but is good for you too. Antioxidants, low on calories, flavorful - what more can you ask for/
Jami - If you’re on a pomegranate kick then you should definitely try this one! Lots of fun to make and eat. I like to giggle the gelatin on the plate as I walk to the table, lol.
Susan - Me too!
Aria - Yea, it’s kinda creepy to think about what goes into regular gelatin. I love eating steak, but ground up bones and skin? Somehow that feels different to me.
Abby - Huzzah for pomegranates!
Ruth L - I can just imagine sitting out on a sunny patio on a warm day eating some refreshing pomegranate gelatin. Caray! Talk about heaven.
Hi Ari- what a beautiful, rich colour for a dessert - beautiful! I’m excited for Spring too - this definately keeps me hopeful!
We got 80 F here in Richmond today. It’s going to get colder again though , but that taste of Spring is great. Your husband is so sweet making this dessert to celebrate the return of the warm weather. Hubby and I are that way too, we always find a reason to create a something special :).
How lovely of your husband, and what a lovely dessert. After the cold weather, you should celebrate spring.
What a vibrant color…looks refreshing.
Christine - This is actually the first time I’ve had gelatin since I was a kid. What a great flavor to come back to.
Tanna - Me too! The hubby sure knows how to pick ‘em.
Ellie & Patricia - Isn’t it? I love intense colors. woohoo!
Sara & Erin - Awesome, let me know how it turns out.
Matt - I think this would be a great “impress your girlfriend with something that sounds complicated but really isn’t” dessert.
Veron - Same here, it’s snowing outside as I type!
Susan - I’m a lucky gal. I love that my husband loves to cook as much as I do.
Peabody - You’re right on both counts. This one is defintely going on our “things to make again when Spring actually arrives” list.