caramelize

verb

car·a·mel·ize ˈkär-mə-ˌlīz

ˈker-ə-mə-,

ˈka-rə-mə-

caramelized; caramelizing

transitive : to subject (sugar or the sugar content of a food) to caramelization : to change into caramel (see caramel sense 1) by heating at high temperature

… flan bathed in caramelized sugar and topped with whipped cream …—

Penelope Casas

At a restaurant, some unlucky prep cook gets to peel, slice, and caramelize bags of onions in the morning.—

Stephanie Alleyne

intransitive : to change to caramel

Fructose begins to rapidly caramelize at around 200 degrees …—

Matthew Card

: to undergo caramelization

These sweet potatoes caramelize slightly in the oven, which gives them a sweet crunch as their flesh remains creamy.—

Lesley Porcelli

Examples of caramelize in a Sentence

The onions will take five minutes to caramelize. Caramelize two cups of sugar. Continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes.

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The dish consists of sauteed rice, caramelized onions, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric topped with white flaky fish. —

Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off. get the recipe Million Dollar Baked Beans Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 According to the brand, the new tawny port finish brings a mellow character to the bourbon along with oak and toffee notes, while the traditional ruby port finish adds nutty, caramelized fruit flavors. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 When oil is hot, sear the ribs until caramelized on each side. —

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