Description
Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels are the perfect homemade treat that captures the essence of festive flavors in every bite. Combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of pomegranates, these caramels create a deliciously unique candy experience without the need for complicated techniques or equipment. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones, these chewy delights are sure to impress during any celebration. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can create a batch that suits your taste perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- Peel from 1/2 orange (finely chopped)
- 2 cups cranberry juice (no sugar added)
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (no sugar added)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cubed, room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange peel. Heat until it simmers and reduces by half (15-20 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; cook until it reaches soft-ball stage (235°F).
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (15g)
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: <0.5g
- Cholesterol: 11mg