Caramelization | Baking Processes | BAKERpedia

Food Meets Science on Instagram: "The process of caramelization occurs when sugar molecules break down under heat and recombine to form new compounds that give caramel its characteristic flavor and color. (Caramelization is not limited to sugar. ) The main component of table sugar is sucrose, which is a disaccharide made up of glucose and fructose molecules linked together. Sucrose molecules are relatively stable at room temperature. When you apply heat to sugar, it starts to melt at around 160°

Caramelized fig & berry Chia bowl 🥣✨ I used to walk by the figs in the grocery store wanting to use them, but not really knowing how 🤷🏻‍♀️ Then I started making them using this quick caramelization hack and they’ve turned into a household staple! Here’s how I made it 👇 Recipe 1 cup milk (I like to use sweet vanilla almond milk rather than adding sweetener) 3 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional) honey or sugar to taste (optional) 4 figs 1 tbsp butter A few pinches of brown sugar Topping