car·a·mel·ize also Brit car·a·mel·ise 
/ˈkɑɚməˌlaɪz, ˈkerəməˌlaɪz/ verb
car·a·mel·iz·es; car·a·mel·ized; car·a·mel·iz·ing /ˈkɑɚməˌlaɪz, ˈkerəməˌlaɪz/ verb 1 : to cook (something, such as a fruit or vegetable) slowly until it becomes brown and sweet [+ obj] ▪ She caramelized the apples. ▪ caramelized onions [no obj] ▪ The onions will take five minutes to caramelize. 2 : to change (sugar) into caramel by cooking it [+ obj] ▪ Caramelize two cups of sugar. [no obj] ▪ Continue stirring until the sugar caramelizes.
