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Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels

Soft, chewy homemade caramels flavored with cranberry and pomegranate for a sweet and slightly tart gourmet candy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 36 caramels
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • 8x8 baking pan

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Simmer cranberry and pomegranate juice until reduced.
  3. Add cream and butter and warm gently.
  4. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and salt until lightly golden.
  5. Slowly add cream mixture and cook to 245°F.
  6. Stir in vanilla and pour into pan.
  7. Cool completely, cut into squares, and wrap.

Notes

Cook to 245°F for perfect chewy caramels.