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caramelize

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

verb (used with or without object)

, car·a·mel·ized, car·a·mel·iz·ing.
  1. to convert or be converted into caramel.


caramelize

/ ˈkærəməˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. to convert or be converted into caramel


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Other Words From

  • cara·mel·i·zation noun
  • un·cara·mel·ized adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of caramelize1

First recorded in 1720–30; caramel + -ize

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Example Sentences

Starting today, Starbucks will be serving an apple crisp macchiato, “made with apple and brown sugar flavors and topped with a caramelized apple drizzle, made with apple puree.”

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Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the onions and peppers begin to caramelize.

Wait until you see strong grill marks to ensure the sugars are fully caramelized.

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I think the caramelized onions are essential, but consider instead caramelized garlic or fennel.

Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the oranges and onions start to caramelize.

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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