Caramelise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be converted into caramel; "The sugar caramelized".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- When the sugar hits the hot frying pan, it starts to caramelize and fills the air with a sweet fragrance.
- She carefully placed the sugar in a pan and watched as it caramelized, transforming into a golden syrup.
- In making caramel apples, the sugar must first caramelize before it is shaped and coated around the fruit.
- The onions will caramelize in the pan as they cook, adding a rich sweet flavor to the dish.
- If you cook the sugar slowly over low heat, it will caramelize and turn into a smooth, sticky liquid.
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Meaning 2
Convert to caramel.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Sugar will start to caramelise and turn golden when heated to the right temperature in a saucepan.
- A chef is skilled at caramelising the onions for the perfect sweet and savoury balance in a French dish.
- When the hot pan hits the butter, it will caramelise instantly, giving a nutty aroma.
- For a delicious glaze, slowly caramelise the honey over low heat and mix with mustard.
- Allow the outer layer of the pineapple slices to caramelise under the grill before flipping to cook the other side.