caramelization

American  

[kahr-muhl-uh-zay-shuhn, kar-uh-muhl-, kahr-muhl-ahy-] / ˌkɑr məl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkær ə məl-, ˌkɑr məlˌaɪ- /

noun

plural

caramelization

1. the process or result of converting sugar, or the sugars in a food, into caramel by heating.

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Example Sentences

Another component is the caramelization that happens when sauce hits a searing hot pan.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

Part of the sear on a steak is basically caramelization — there's that Maillard reaction again — and vanilla is a well-known pair for anything caramel.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2023

For even richer caramelization, we first heat the baking sheet in the oven before adding the carrots.

From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2023

To keep the texture, I stuck with the cremini but seared them harder to develop some caramelization.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2023

This brown liquid is called caramel The process of making it is called caramelization.

From School and Home Cooking by Greer, Carlotta Cherryholmes