caramelize

[ kar-uh-muh-lahyz, kahr-muh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, car·a·mel·ized, car·a·mel·iz·ing.

caramelize

/ ˈkærəməˌlaɪz /

First recorded in 1720–30; caramel + -ize

Caramelize half the sugar and add to it the 1/2 cupful of boiling water.

Caramelize 1/2 cupful of the sugar, add the water, and cook until the caramel has dissolved.

When all the water has boiled away, the sugar begins to caramelize or become brown, and develops a characteristic flavor.

Caramelize one cup of the sugar and add two cups of water to dissolve.

Caramelize the sugar, add the hot water and pour over the softened gelatin.

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