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| cane |
sugar cane. [1/7 definitions] |
| canebrake |
an area thickly grown with sugar cane, bamboo, or the like. |
| cane sugar |
sugar made from the sugar cane. |
| caramel |
sugar that is heated until it liquefies and turns brown, used to color and flavor foods. [2 definitions] |
| caramelize |
to turn (sugar) into caramel by heating. [2 definitions] |
| caramelized |
(of a vegetable or other food containing natural sugar) cooked to the point wherein liquids and natural sugar are released and create a sweet and nutty-tasting brown syrup. |
| caster |
a small container, sometimes with a perforated lid, used for sugar, salt, pepper, and the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| caudle |
a warm drink made esp. for the sick, usu. containing wine or ale, bread, sugar, eggs, and spices. |
| chocolate |
a candy or syrup made with this substance along with other ingredients such as sugar or milk. [2/7 definitions] |
| cobbler |
a cold drink made with wine or other alcohol, shaved ice, citrus, and sugar. [1/3 definitions] |
| cocoa |
a beverage made by mixing this powder with milk or water and sugar. [1/3 definitions] |
| collins |
(often cap.) a drink made with lemon or lime juice, carbonated water, sugar, and either gin, vodka, whiskey, or rum. |
| condensed milk |
whole milk thickened by evaporating some of the water and generally sweetened by adding sugar. |
| confectioners' sugar |
very finely powdered sugar with cornstarch added to prevent caking, used in making baked goods, candies, and the like. |
| conserve |
(often pl.) jam made of fruits and sugar. [1/4 definitions] |
| cortisol |
a hormone released from the adrenal cortex in response to stress that suppresses the immune system and increases blood sugar. When used as a drug, this hormone is called hydrocortisone. |
| cotton candy |
a candy consisting of melted sugar spun into a fluffy mass around a stick or paper cone. |
| crème brûlée |
(French) a rich egg custard with a topping of caramelized sugar. |
| crumb |
baked with a covering of crumbled dough made with flour, butter, and sugar. [1/6 definitions] |
| custard |
a cooked dessert made with eggs, milk, sugar, and flavorings. |
| daiquiri |
a cocktail made of rum, lime juice, and sugar. |
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