Description
Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels are a festive delight that perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors, making them an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. This easy-to-follow recipe doesn’t require a candy thermometer, ensuring that even novice cooks can whip up these rich, buttery caramels with confidence. With the vibrant colors of cranberries and pomegranates, these homemade candies not only taste delicious but also add a beautiful touch to any dessert table. Whether you’re sharing them at a holiday party or packaging them up as gifts, these caramels are sure to impress everyone with their unique flavor and delightful chewiness.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cranberry juice (no sugar added)
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (no sugar added)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Peel from 1/2 of an orange (pith removed, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and chopped orange peel. Simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced by half.
- Lower the heat and add butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract; stir until combined. Let it gently boil until thickened.
- Pour into the prepared dish and cool for an hour at room temperature before refrigerating until set.
- Once set, remove from the dish using parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (22g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg