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

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of caramelize¹

First recorded in 1720–30; caramel + -ize

Example Sentences

The bowl “features crisp hash browns with a blend of tender shredded brisket, scrambled eggs, smoked cheddar cheese, poblano peppers, caramelized onions, and seasonings, all topped with a drizzle of cheddar queso.”

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The process of flambeing the liqueur eliminates the sharpness of the alcohol and leaves behind a nicely caramelized flavor, but you can omit this step entirely, if you so choose.

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The caramelized sweetbreads are probably one of the best that guests will ever taste in their lives.

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If you can nail the cook on the skirt steak, caramelize the onions to perfection and do a flawless garlic aioli, you have a sandwich that you’ll crave for the rest of your life.

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Right now, as I’m doing this interview, I’m in the mood for the caramelized shallot da bing, cod with black garlic butter and red braised kabocha.

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