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Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels

Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels: No-Thermometer Holiday Treats

These Sweet Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels are simple holiday treats that balance sweetness and tartness, perfect for gifting or indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramels
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and structure
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can use dark brown for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream light cream can be used in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure is best for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Cranberry Juice (unsweetened) fresh juice recommended
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice (unsweetened) fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Peel optional for flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Pan
  • knife
  • wax paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Juice fresh pomegranates if available and combine with cranberry juice and finely chopped orange peel in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a light boil, reduce heat, and simmer on medium-low until it thickens slightly (about 1/2-3/4 cup).
  3. Remove the orange peel from the syrup and stir in butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream until dissolved.
  4. Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches a soft ball consistency or 245-260°F.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
  6. Pour the caramel into a greased and lined baking pan and refrigerate for about 1.5 hours until set.
  7. Lift the caramel out of the pan, slice into rectangles, and wrap each piece in wax paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle lightly with crushed sea salt before wrapping for extra flavor.

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