caramel

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car·a·mel | \ ˈkär-məl

; ˈker-ə-məl

, ˈka-rə-, -ˌmel \

Definition of caramel

1 : a usually firm to brittle, golden-brown to dark brown substance that has a sweet, nutty, buttery, or bitter flavor, is obtained by heating sugar at high temperature, and used especially as a coloring and flavoring agent Caramel is an ingredient in many candies.

2 : a firm, chewy, usually caramel-flavored candy made with sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter a bag of caramels

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Recent Examples on the Web Well balanced, dry on the palate, with fruity and a slight caramel note. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 May 2022 Pineapple Satay with Coconut Caramel Pineapple holds up to skewering, doesn’t fall apart on the grill, and makes an elegant, surprising dessert—especially when drizzled with a simple-to-make caramel sauce. — Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 Alongside the Samoa’s creamy caramel-chocolate-coconut delectability, Illustrator preformed a neat trick of both complementing the cookie with its sweetness, while contrasting with that tobacco wrinkle and the dry finish. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 23 Mar. 2022 This caramel-hued knitted throw introduces an understated desert color. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2022 But two decades ago, when that wasn’t the case, chocolatier Fran Bigelow introduced her sea salt caramel chocolates at her eponymous shop in Seattle. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2022 Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let the beer reduce until the consistency is like a soft caramel, about 45 minutes. — CNN, 8 May 2022 Here’s how to make ginger wine: My only chef-y advice is to have all your ingredients measured and prepped in advance, as the recipe moves quickly after the caramel is ready. — Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2022 Real Barbecue, a great banana pudding has pure flavors like ripe banana and a rich brown caramel. — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

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