caramelize
cara|mel|ize /k'ærəməlaɪz/ (caramelizes caramelizing caramelized)
in BRIT, also use caramelise
1 [VERB] V
If sugar caramelizes, it turns to caramel as a result of being heated.
Cook until the sugar starts to caramelize.
2 [VERB] V n, V-ed
If you caramelize something such as fruit, you cook it with sugar so that it is coated with caramel.
Start by caramelizing some onions.
...caramelised apples and pears.
in BRIT, also use caramelise
1 [VERB] V
If sugar caramelizes, it turns to caramel as a result of being heated.
Cook until the sugar starts to caramelize.
2 [VERB] V n, V-ed
If you caramelize something such as fruit, you cook it with sugar so that it is coated with caramel.
Start by caramelizing some onions.
...caramelised apples and pears.