How to Use caramelize in a Sentence
caramelize
verb- The onions will take five minutes to caramelize.
- Caramelize two cups of sugar.
- Continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes.
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The peppers were caramelized and fleshy, and slicked with good olive oil.
— Melissa Clark, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017 -
Cook 1 minute, stirring, to warm the spices and caramelize the tomato paste.
— Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 18 Oct. 2017 -
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup caramelized pears on top of the batter in each well.
— Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Oct. 2017 -
The potatoes were nicely caramelized, and our gravy was smooth and full of delicious fond.
— Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024 -
Broil about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are charred and the sugar is caramelized.
— Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 18 Oct. 2017 -
The best part is that the apple filling caramelizes on the bottom of the pan to create a sticky bun-like texture.
— Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2024 -
Cook until mushrooms are caramelized and slightly crispy, 4-5 minutes more.
— Beth Kracklauer, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2017 -
Remove the short ribs from the marinade and grill until caramelized, slightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
— Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Oct. 2017 -
Bake until toasts are caramelized on edges and almonds are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
— The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Oct. 2017 -
Roast for 25 minutes or until sugar is caramelized and the pears are golden and slightly softened.
— Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 17 Oct. 2017 -
The Le Creuset reigns supreme in our product testing year after year—searing, braising, and caramelizing its way to the top.
— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024 -
Bushnick says that extra 2 percent makes a big difference in retaining juices while the patties are caramelized on a flat top griddle.
— Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, 3 Nov. 2017 -
Cubed potatoes are wrapped in a decadently creamy, cheesy sauce that's topped with crisp, caramelized Ritz crackers for a yummy textural experience.
— Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 -
Follow a trail of white orchids to the wide-windowed Le Lulli, the hotel's new boîte, for everything from cocktails to crunchy, caramelized dessert treats.
— Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017 -
Get a little nutty Gorgonzola cheese, walnut pieces, caramelized onion and olive oil are one of my favorite simple pizza combinations.
— Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 Oct. 2017 -
Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark golden and caramelized, 30-40 minutes.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2017 -
Mercury will join the sun in Libra shortly after, caramelizing your communication style while heightening your powers of persuasion.
— Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 -
The first is to caramelize the sugar before adding the fruit.
— New York Times, 28 July 2022 -
Here's a quick guide on how to slice, cook and caramelize onions.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2017 -
To caramelize the onions, bring pot to medium-high heat.
— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2022 -
Use the broiler or a blowtorch to caramelize the meringue.
— Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 13 Sep. 2019 -
The casserole’s top is caramelized and toasty, and the center is creamy and soft.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024 -
Flash with a kitchen/creme brulee torch flame to caramelize the sugar.
— Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022 -
And for dessert, try grilling fruit—the heat causes the sugars to caramelize.
— Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 July 2018 -
The fish will get more caramelized, but that’s also nice.
— Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 June 2018 -
In the oven’s high heat, the cubes condense and turn golden, and caramelize at their edges.
— Melissa Clark, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2021 -
Grill a couple of minutes on each side to caramelize the sauce and give the ribs grill marks.
— Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2018
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