How to Use caramel in a Sentence

caramel

noun
  • Place the caramels in a small pot over low heat.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The whisky is herbal and fruity on the nose with hits of caramel.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • The caramel isn’t too chewy and doesn’t get stuck in your teeth.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The milk tasted like caramel to me.
    — Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Be careful when adding milk to the caramel.
    — Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • On the palate, there’s caramel and licorice, along with ripe stone fruits.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 May 2022
  • Creamy milk chocolate with salty whole peanuts and a caramel crunch.
    — Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Then make a caramel sauce on the side with a little bit of rum.
    — Leah Rodriguez, The Cut, 6 July 2018
  • Well balanced, dry on the palate, with fruity and a slight caramel note.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 May 2022
  • The pies are gluten free, and can be served with sauces like sea salt caramel and lemon curd.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 May 2022
  • There are sweet caramel and vanilla notes on the nose along with ripe berry and oak.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Gently pour the mixture on top of the caramel in the molds.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Rolling and wrapping caramels to drop into a sleeve.
    — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
  • End with a crème caramel or chocolate Napoleon and a glass of port.
    — Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Pour caramel over the bananas, stir gently to coat.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • The nose features cooked red and dark fruits with caramel and vanilla.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Next, melt the caramels and pour them over the peanut butter layer.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The miso caramel added a nice salty-sweet finish to a creative dish.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Dip 1 log into caramel, spooning some over top to coat.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The bourbon is spicy and rich with vanilla, caramel, and a hint of oak on the nose.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Its cap is a shriveled mass of brown folds, darker than the caramel hue of the true morel.
    — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Brewed with a touch of caramel malt, the rich chocolate and coffee notes shine through each sip.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Brush with a generous amount of caramel and dot with the butter.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2021
  • There’s a lovely note of caramel and butter on the finish as well.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
  • When cool, trim the excess caramel from the bottom of the apple.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Patience and a watchful eye on the caramel are crucial.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The mocha was cloying, the caramel not salty enough, and both had an all-too-present tinge of monk fruit.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
  • If the caramel is at all lumpy, return the pan to the stove on low heat and whisk until smooth.
    — Yossy Arefi, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • For those who prefer a lighter touch of caramel, these clusters are well-balanced.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Serve up a slice for Dad that's filled with rich caramel and a drizzle of chocolate.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022

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