The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CARAMELISE
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What does CARAMELISE mean?
CARAMELISE verb- To convert (sugar) into caramel.
- To brown (sugar) by means of heat.
- To undergo this kind of conversion or browning.