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caramel Definition

cara·mel (kärməl; karə məl, -mel′)

noun

  1. burnt sugar used to color or flavor food or beverages
  2. a chewy candy made from sugar, milk, etc.

Etymology: Fr < OFr calamele < ML calamella, var. of canamella, sugar cane < L canna mellis < canna (see cane) + mellis, honey: see mildew

caramel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: By the way do they still make penny caramels or am I showing my age!
  • include: Meals have included creme caramel, sponge puddings, goats liver and curry.
  • cover: Classic creamy almond cake topped with crunchy almond caramel covered with smooth milk chocolate.
  • salt: Now that would have seen off the salted butter caramel - sorted!

Adjective modifier

  • creme: We got served a quite nice lunch of salmon mousse, chicken and rice and creme caramel shortly after we took off.
  • crunchy: Classic creamy almond cake topped with crunchy almond caramel covered with smooth milk chocolate.
  • burnt: Spiced fruits and burnt caramel to taste with a good all round finish.
  • creamy: A chunky organic dark chocolate bar filled with rich creamy caramel.
  • golden: Boil the sugar to a golden caramel, add the lemon juice and a little water.
  • soft: Made with walnuts in soft caramel encased in a crisp, enriched sweet pastry.

Modifies a noun

  • shortcake: Also available are croissants, danish pastries and caramel shortcake, all served with panache.
  • latte: What's the matter with calling a caramel latte what it is?
  • wafer: Family affair With fans from Britney Spears to the Queen, Tunnock's caramel wafers are one of Scotland's most successful exports.
  • toffee: The caramel toffee flavors were greatly appreciated by the assembled company.
  • sauce: For the more adventurous, try white chocolate syrup or creamy caramel sauce for added luxury value.
  • flavor: The cheese is creamy in the mouth, melting to release its distinct sweet, caramel flavor, which is superbly balanced with acidity.

Noun used with modifier

  • creme: For pudding, have fresh fruit and ice cream, or crème caramel.
  • chocolate: All of which are combined with high quality extras such as nuts, chocolate chunks caramel, marshmallow and chunks of fruit!
  • dazzle: I only had a choice between the ' Nutty crunch surprise ' and the ' Triple dazzle caramel ' .
  • vanilla: Vanilla caramel fudge eased the stress of dealing with her weird and wacky guests at the Woo Woo Inn.

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