Description
Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels – Alrightwithme are the perfect festive treat that combines the tartness of cranberries and pomegranates with the buttery richness of traditional caramels. These delightful confections are easy to make at home, requiring no specialized equipment or candy thermometer. The vibrant colors and unique flavor profile make them an ideal gift for loved ones or a sweet addition to your holiday gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create chewy, fruity caramels that will impress everyone. Enjoy them solo or as a topping on desserts for an extra touch of sweetness!
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 tsp kosher or sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and orange peel.
- Stir in unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar over medium heat until melted.
- Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil without stirring until reaching soft-ball stage (about 235°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Quickly pour into the prepared dish and allow to cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg