Description

Pomegranate Caramels combine the rich, buttery sweetness of caramel with the tangy, refreshing flavor of pomegranate juice. These chewy, flavorful candies are perfect for any occasion and offer a unique twist on classic caramel.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pomegranate juice

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup light corn syrup

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)

Cooking spray, for greasing the pan

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Instructions

Prepare Your Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Juice Preparation: Extract fresh pomegranate juice, ensuring no seeds remain. Use a juice extractor or blend and strain the seeds.
Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir to combine.
Stir Constantly: Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves and butter melts.
Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream, mixing well.
Cook Mixture: Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 240°F (115°C), or soft ball stage, on a candy thermometer. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
Remove from Heat: Once the desired temperature is reached, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour into Pan: Quickly pour the caramel into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Cool: Allow the mixture to cool for about 2 hours, until completely set.
Cut Caramels: Lift the set caramel out of the pan using parchment paper, then cut into squares or rectangles.
Garnish (Optional): Garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving for added color and texture.

Notes

Use 100% pure pomegranate juice for the best flavor.

For a salted caramel version, sprinkle sea salt on top of the caramels after cooling.

For a chocolate twist, coat the caramels in melted dark or milk chocolate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: Boiling, Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 caramel
Calories: 110
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg