Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels – Alrightwithme! This easy homemade candy recipe combines the vibrant flavors of cranberry and pomegranate with a buttery smooth texture, making them perfect for holiday gifting or as a sweet treat at any gathering. No candy thermometer is required, ensuring that even novice cooks can master this delightful confection. The unique combination of fruity flavors will impress friends and family, while the simple process allows for customization to suit your taste. Wrap these caramels beautifully for an irresistible gift that’s sure to spread holiday cheer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 orange peel (finely chopped)
- 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
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange peel. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half (about 15 minutes).
- Lower heat and add butter, sugars, salt, and vanilla. Stir until melted.
- Slowly add heavy cream while stirring continuously. Cook until soft ball stage (10–15 minutes).
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and let it cool at room temperature for at least two hours.
- Once set, cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (approximately 16g)
- Calories: 73
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 11mg