Pomegranate Caramels
🍬🍑 These pomegranate caramels are a luxurious twist on a classic treat, with a sweet and tart pomegranate flavor mixed into smooth, creamy caramel. A delightful candy that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself! 😍✨
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pomegranate seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the pan: Line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal later. Set aside. 🍬
Duration: 2 minutes
Make the caramel base: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. 🧈
Duration: 5 minutes
Add the pomegranate juice: Stir in the pomegranate juice and honey. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the caramel thickens and reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer. 🍑
Duration: 15 minutes
Finish the caramel: Once the caramel has reached the correct temperature, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Be careful, as the caramel will bubble up a bit. 🧁
Duration: 3 minutes
Pour and chill: Immediately pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish. Let it cool for a few minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm. ❄️
Duration: 2-3 hours (chilling)
Cut and garnish: Once the caramels are set, remove them from the dish using the parchment paper. Cut them into squares, and garnish with a few pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and flavor. 🍽️
Duration: 5 minutes
Serve: Enjoy these irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth pomegranate caramels! Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day. 🍬
Duration: 2 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 16 caramels
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