Crystalized (Adjective)
Meaning
(used especially of fruits) preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The chef carefully crystalized the ginger to create a sweet and crunchy garnish for the dessert.
- Crystalized citrus peel is often used to decorate fancy cakes and pastries.
- The fruit platter featured an assortment of fresh fruits and crystalized cherries.
- She made her famous crystalized pineapple slices by boiling them in a syrup made of sugar and water.
- In some Middle Eastern desserts, crystalized orange peel is used to add flavor and texture.