Pomegranate Tapioca

Directions

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