Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pomegranate-Cardamom Ice Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 10 This tart and sweet frozen treat offers a tasty respite for the usual holiday sweets. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 4 whole cardamom pods, crushed 3 cups pomegranate juice Directions Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cardamom; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set in ice bath; chill, stirring frequently. In a large bowl, stir together juice and chilled syrup. Pour through a fine sieve into a 1 1/2-to 2-quart shallow pan; discard solids. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze at least 5 hours, or overnight. Stir to soften slightly before serving. Store ice in an airtight container up to 1 week. Cook's Notes For fresh pomegranate juice, use a citrus reamer or juicer on about fifteen halved large pomegranates. Strain liquid through a fine sieve set over a bowl, and discard solids. Rate it Print