How to Use caramelize in a Sentence

caramelize

verb
Definition of caramelizenext
  • The onions will take five minutes to caramelize.
  • Caramelize two cups of sugar.
  • Continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes.
  • Sauté until soft and deeply caramelized, about 10 minutes.
    — Madeleine Winer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Grill for about one and a half minutes on each side until the beet is marked and begins to caramelize.
    — The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2017
  • A chilly scoop of vanilla ice cream plopped on top of the heap works to caramelize the warm honey butter.
    — David Hammond, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2017
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges start to caramelize.
    — Taylor M. Riley, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Medium: Sweet, because the sugars have been caramelized.
    — Yolanda Wikiel, Redbook, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Continue grilling, allowing the glaze to caramelize over all.
    — Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity, 27 June 2017
  • The first step is roasting the eggplant in the oven, which caramelizes the bottom of the flesh and brings great depth of flavor.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2017
  • Saute onion for another 5 minutes, or until caramelized.
    — Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity, 4 July 2017
  • Add the onions, chile pepper, and okra, and sauté until the onions are caramelized, stirring to ensure nothing burns, about 4 minutes.
    — Daina Falk, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Fromagerie is also a place to find artisanal brunost, or brown cheese, a Norwegian staple made from caramelized whey.
    — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2017
  • It's made with Anders beef, caramelized onion-bacon marmalade, arugula, gruyere cheese blend, bay bread sesame bun, and served with fries and garlic aioli.
    — Robert Allen, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2017
  • Flip the mushrooms back (to be gill side up) and roast for 10 minutes, or until the juices have caramelized and reduced to about 1/4 cup.
    — Joe Yonan, charlotteobserver, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Tam Vi won a Michelin star last year for its home-style dishes, such as fried tofu in tomato sauce, braised fish and caramelized pork belly with eggs.
    — Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The latest is a warmer, cozier version of the original, courtesy of black cherry accord, jasmine and caramelized sandalwood.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Standout dishes include lemony whole-fish ceviche, caramelized Hokkaido scallops with sweet corn, and lilikoi (passion fruit) panna cotta.
    — Adam Erace, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2017
  • The first is to caramelize the sugar before adding the fruit.
    — New York Times, 28 July 2022
  • Here's a quick guide on how to slice, cook and caramelize onions.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2017
  • To caramelize the onions, bring pot to medium-high heat.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Use the broiler or a blowtorch to caramelize the meringue.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • The peppers were caramelized and fleshy, and slicked with good olive oil.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017
  • The casserole’s top is caramelized and toasty, and the center is creamy and soft.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Flash with a kitchen/creme brulee torch flame to caramelize the sugar.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring, to warm the spices and caramelize the tomato paste.
    — Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 18 Oct. 2017
  • And for dessert, try grilling fruit—the heat causes the sugars to caramelize.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 July 2018
  • The fish will get more caramelized, but that’s also nice.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 June 2018
  • In the oven’s high heat, the cubes condense and turn golden, and caramelize at their edges.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Grill a couple of minutes on each side to caramelize the sauce and give the ribs grill marks.
    — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2018

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