Caramelize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaɹ(ə)məlʌɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Caramelize is a verb meaning (cooking, transitive) To convert (sugar) into caramel.
Meaning
(cooking, transitive) To convert (sugar) into caramel.
More Meanings
- (cooking, transitive) To brown (sugar, or a foodstuff containing sugar) by means of heat.
- (cooking, intransitive) To undergo this kind of conversion or browning.
Example Sentences
Slowly cooking the onions will caramelize them, which brings out the sweetness and gives them a brown color.
Word Forms
- caramelizes
- caramelizing
- caramelized
- caramelise
- carmelize
Synonyms for caramelize
Depending on context, synonyms include caramelise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caramelise, carmelize, caramel, carbonify, saccharize, syrup.
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