Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade candies with these Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels. Perfect for any celebration, these chewy treats combine the refreshing flavors of cranberry and pomegranate, creating a unique twist on traditional caramel that’s both festive and flavorful. With no complicated techniques or candy thermometers required, you can easily craft these indulgent caramels to share with friends and family or to enjoy yourself. Their vibrant colors and rich taste make them an irresistible addition to any dessert table or gift basket.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Peel from 1/2 orange (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange peel. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sea salt.
- Heat over medium until sugars dissolve; add unsalted butter and mix until melted.
- Cook until the mixture thickens to syrupy consistency (20-30 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Stir in heavy cream and allow to simmer gently before removing from heat.
- Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly and pour into the prepared baking dish. Let cool for about an hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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