Definition of "caramel" []

• A smooth chewy candy made with sugar, butter, cream or milk, and flavoring. (noun)
• Burnt sugar, used for coloring and sweetening foods. (noun)
• A moderate yellow brown. (noun)

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• "By the time I'm off the phone the caramel is roughly the texture of dried carpet glue but I whip in half a litre of heated full-fat milk and 250ml of double cream."
• "Guess might make them in caramel too, which could be a really nice score!"
• "This creme caramel is best served chilled, and while it can be eaten at room temperature, it is best to give it a few hours in the fridge to firm up a little further before serving."