Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tart cranberries and sweet pomegranates with these homemade caramels. Perfect for festive occasions or as a gourmet gift, this simple recipe yields rich and chewy candies that are bursting with vibrant flavor. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can craft these elegant treats that impress anyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% pure)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry juice and pomegranate juice. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half (about 10-15 minutes).
- In a large saucepan, melt sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat while stirring continuously.
- Slowly add the reduced juice mixture to the melted ingredients and continue cooking until it reaches the soft ball stage (240°F or 115°C), approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in a pinch of salt, pour into the prepared dish, and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg