(~s, caramelizing, ~d)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'caramelise'
1.
If sugar ~s, it turns to caramel as a result of being heated.
Cook until the sugar starts to ~.
VERB: V
2.
If you ~ something such as fruit, you cook it with sugar so that it is coated with caramel.
Start by caramelizing some onions.
...caramelised apples and pears.
VERB: V n, V-ed