Description
Treat your taste buds to Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels – Alrightwithme, a delightful holiday treat that combines the tartness of cranberries and pomegranates with a rich buttery sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe requires no candy thermometer, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you’re gifting these chewy confections or serving them at festive gatherings, their vibrant flavors and creamy texture are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a unique candy that encapsulates the joy of the season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cranberry juice (no sugar added)
- 2 cups pomegranate juice (no sugar added)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (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
- Peel from 1/2 of an orange (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange peel. Stir well.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until simmering; reduce by half (10-15 minutes).
- Lower heat; add butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until melted.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook until thickened (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for another hour.
- Lift out using parchment and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel square (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg