caramelize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/
(also caramelise)

verb

[no object]
  • (of sugar or syrup) be converted into caramel: continue cooking until the mixture caramelizes
  • [with object] (usually as adjective caramelized) cook (food) with sugar so that it becomes coated with caramel: tagliatelle with caramelized onions

Derivatives

caramelization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun