If you crank up the heat you're not caramelizing, you're browning (burning). Car...

throwawaaarrgh on May 23, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why do recipe writers lie about how long it takes ...

If you crank up the heat you're not caramelizing, you're browning (burning). Caramelizing is a chemical process which requires lower heat and longer time.