caramelize

especially British, car·a·mel·ise

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

verb (used with or without object)

caramelized, caramelizing 

1. to convert or be converted into caramel.

caramelize

/ ˈkærəməˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to convert or be converted into caramel

Other Word Forms

• caramelization noun
• uncaramelized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of caramelize¹

First recorded in 1720–30; caramel + -ize

Example Sentences

Roasted apples, dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar, bring soft caramelized notes, while spoonfuls of apple butter introduce deep, sticky fruit flavor.

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Once everything is brown and caramelized, throw in a bowl and top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

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Aside from a simple charcuterie board, my favorite way to indulge in fresh pears is by caramelizing them.

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The muffins emerge golden and fragrant, with warm, nutty, slightly caramelized edges.

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Using an enameled skillet, Syd shows T.J. how to brown the meat along with the onions, then adds tomato paste, explaining that caramelizing it enriches the sauce.

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