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.
  • Here's a quick guide on how to slice, cook and caramelize onions.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2017
  • Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • In a small saucepan, caramelize the onion in the olive oil over low heat.
    — The Mercury News, 13 May 2017
  • Don’t skimp on caramelizing the onions.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The grains were slick with soy sauce, each one caramelized and tinged with smoke.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • When oil is hot, sear the ribs until caramelized on each side.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Flash with a kitchen/creme brulee torch flame to caramelize the sugar.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The peppers were caramelized and fleshy, and slicked with good olive oil.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Slices of roast beef are topped with provolone cheese and caramelized onions.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Ribs are done when sauce is caramelized and some nice color has set in.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2020
  • The first is to caramelize the sugar before adding the fruit.
    — New York Times, 28 July 2022
  • Bake until the squash is tender yet caramelized on the edges.
    — Sami Sparber, Axios, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Add sugar and spice and cook until caramelized.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Here are some tips for caramelizing white chocolate in the oven.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Most of that time is spent waiting for the egg mixture to caramelize.
    — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Allow the meat to caramelize and get crispy, about two minutes.
    — Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, 1 May 2010
  • The sugar snaps and onions were caramelized and slightly charred.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The pineapple, thinly sliced, was caramelized in spots.
    — Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Each bite is sweet, sticky, and ever so slightly caramelized on the edges.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • And for dessert, try grilling fruit—the heat causes the sugars to caramelize.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 July 2018
  • The onions steam the meat from within while the bottom caramelizes against the steel.
    — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The casserole’s top is caramelized and toasty, and the center is creamy and soft.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Be sure, also, to use a heavy saucepan so that the syrup will caramelize evenly.
    — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 7 June 2017
  • The cabbage is wok-charred, its edges curled, caramelized, a little smoky and sweet.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
  • Any slower and the fruit will start to caramelize and taste darker and more, well, cooked.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 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
  • Bring to a boil for a few minutes until the sugar caramelizes.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025

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