Easy Homemade Caramels Recipe: Cranberry & Pineapple Flavors

Name: Easy Homemade Caramels Recipe: Cranberry & Pineapple Flavors
Total time: 1 hr 35 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped cranberries; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup corn syrup (such as Karo®); 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.25 cup butter

These homemade caramels are a Christmas candy tradition! The cranberry version offers a sweet-tart flavor, while the pineapple caramels boast a rich, buttery taste that everyone will love.

Total time1 hr 35 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield45 1-inch squares, 45

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Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup corn syrup (such as Karo®)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
0.25 cup butter

Instructions

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter.
In a large, heavy saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 245°F (118°C). Test by dropping a small amount into cold water; it should form a soft ball that flattens when placed on a flat surface. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
Slowly stir in the cream and butter, maintaining a steady boil. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 245°F (118°C) again, about 5-10 minutes. Pour into the prepared pan and let cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Remove from pan, cut into squares, and wrap or serve directly.

Nutrition

Calories: 57 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 26 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g