Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade caramels with our carefully curated collection of recipes. Experience the classic taste of butter caramels, or tantalize your taste buds with unique variations like tangy cranberry caramels and tropical pineapple caramels. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process of creating these delectable treats, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candy-making experience. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a curious beginner, our recipes cater to all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a sweet journey to create these irresistible caramels that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL CRANBERRY BARS
"My mom created this wonderful dessert after tasting something similar," writes Debbie Kersh in Springtown, Texas. The sweet bars boast a tangy cranberry flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, dates, pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and remaining sugar. Stir in butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, place the remaining flour in a small bowl. Stir in caramel topping until smooth; set aside. Sprinkle cranberry mixture over crust; drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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JELL-O CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE RELISH
Bring on the tart-sweet deliciousness of cranberries and crushed pineapple with our crowd-pleasing JELL-O Cranberry Pineapple Relish. Make this cranberry pineapple relish to accompany holiday dinners or party appetizers.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 6h20m
Yield 14 servings, 1/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 1 cup; pour into medium saucepan. Add cranberries, dry gelatin mix, sugar and pineapple; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 to 5 min. or until cranberries are softened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Cool 30 min.
- Spoon cranberry relish into small bowl. Refrigerate 6 hours or until firm. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Both kids and grown-ups like this gorgeous dessert. It'll keep a few days and is actually better the second day, so you can make it a day ahead. -Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and butter; spread onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with pineapple slices. Place a whole cranberry in the center of each pineapple; sprinkle remaining cranberries around pineapple., For cake, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in cranberries; spoon over pineapple., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm; if desired, top with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPICED CHUTNEY OF CRANBERRY AND PINEAPPLE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, condiments
Time 45m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes, until the mixture is thick.
- Transfer to sterilized canning jars and seal according to manufacturer's directions, or put in plastic containers and refrigerate. The chutney can be prepared several days in advance. Serve at room temperature.
CARAMEL APPLE CRANBERRY PIE
I wanted a pie that combined the best-loved flavors of the season: apples, cranberries, cinnamon, and nutmeg! We had 5 different types of pie this Thanksgiving, and this pie received the most compliments. It was so good, I'm seriously thinking about entering it in our county fair this summer!
Provided by Debra Lundquist
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press one of the pie pastries into a 9-inch pie plate; reserve the remaining pastry.
- Pour the lemon juice into a container that large enough for the apples and fill halfway with cold water. Peel and slice the apples into the lemon water; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cornstarch to form a paste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water along with the vanilla extract, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a simmer. Drain the apples and add them to the sugar mixture along with the cranberries. Cook and stir 5 minutes; remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the fruit into the pie plate and press on the top crust. Stir together 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon; sprinkle over the pie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the top crust is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 320.5 mg, Sugar 44.7 g
DELICIOUS CRANBERRY-PINEAPPLE SAUCE
This goes back a long time, and I still make it to serve with a turkey dinner. It is one of my favorite cranberry recipes, and is always enjoyed by everyone. Serve this at your holiday dinner table and you will receive rave reviews! You can make this up to a week in advance.... this has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with the the right texture! No need to double the recipe this makes close to 6 cups, plan ahead the sauce needs to chill for 24 hours before using and you may omit the walnuts if desired
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 6 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly in a fine sieve set over a large measuring cup (push the pineapple against the sieve to drain out any extra juice).
- Add enough water to the measuring cup (with the juice in it) to make 2 cups liquid.
- Place the liquid in a saucepan.
- Add in cranberries and sugar.
- Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue to boil until most of the berries pop (you might want to keep a splatter screen or a lid over until the berries are finished popping) and the mixture is thick, stirring occasionally (about 10 minutes) remove from heat.
- Add in drained pineapple, walnuts, lemon juice and cloves; mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8, Fat 0.3, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 60.1, Protein 0.9
AMAZING PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
This is a variation on classic, fresh Ocean Spray® cranberry sauce! My grandma has made it for years and people who don't like cranberry sauce request that I make this at our events! It's different and great! This is a nice change of pace. and I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't like it! Tastes best if stored in refrigerator overnight.
Provided by Summer Jeremy Womack
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain juice from canned pineapple into a measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup with enough water to equal 1 cup liquid altogether.
- Stir pineapple juice mixture and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes.
- Mix pineapple chunks into cranberry mixture. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries or pineapple for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
- Be careful not to overcook the caramel, or it will become too hard.
- If you want to make the caramels even more festive, you can add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to the mixture.
- Caramels can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Cranberry and pineapple caramels are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these sweet and chewy candies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these caramels a try. You won't be disappointed!
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