Recipes

Pomegranate Crunchy Clusters

Recipe courtesy of Tara Teaspoon

Celebrate fresh pomegranate season with these delightful dark chocolate pomegranate clusters! Juicy pomegranate arils add a burst of fruity flavor, perfectly balanced with toasted coconut and granola for a nutty crunch.

Yield: 24 clusters
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS
¾ cup pomegranate arils
½ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
½ cup granola (broken or chopped into small pieces)
4 ounces (¾ cup) dark chocolate (chopped into small pieces)
2 ounces white chocolate (melted and cooled to room temperature)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the ham in a large roasting pan and pour in the chicken broth along with ½ cup of pomegranate juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1½ cups of pomegranate juice, brown sugar, and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer until it slightly thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the mustard and ginger, and continue simmering until the sauce reduces to about 1 cup, approximately 5 more minutes.
  4. Pour half of the glaze over the ham, cover it with foil, and roast for 1½ hours, basting occasionally. The internal temperature should reach 125°F in the thickest part of the ham
  5. Remove the foil, brush the ham with the remaining glaze, and roast uncovered for another 30 minutes until the top is lightly caramelized.
  6. Transfer the ham to a cutting board and carve it off the bone. Arrange the slices on a platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and sprinkle with pomegranate arils.
  7. If desired, pour the pan juices into a bowl to serve alongside the ham. Leftover ham can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.