Macerate

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Culinary Usage

Often used in a culinary context to describe softening or flavor enhancement of ingredients through liquid.

Let's macerate these strawberries in sugar and balsamic for the dessert.

Pro Tip 2/3

Time-Dependent

The process takes time, from several hours to overnight, to achieve the desired effect.

For best results, macerate the apricots in the syrup overnight.

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Texture Change

Macerating can change the texture, making items more pliable or easier to combine with other ingredients.

Macerate the peel in orange juice to soften it for the marmalade.