Pomegranate Tapioca

Instructions

1. Cut crowns off Pomegranates, then cut into sections.
2. Place the sections in bowl of water then roll out arils (juice sacs) with your thumbs.
3. Place arils plus some of the water in blender, and puree until the arils are broken up.
4. Strain through colander, pressing on seeds to extract more juice.
5. Taste juice, add sugar and grenadine, if desired.
6. Measure 2 cups of the Pomegranate juice into a saucepan.
7. Sprinkle the tapioca into the juice and let sit 5 minutes.
8. Heat the mixture to boiling, reduce heat and simmer until tapioca grains are translucent.
9. Serve with whipped cream, and optional Pomegranate arils.