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butterscotch

1 of 2noun
/'bʌtɚskɑtʃ/
Forms:butterscotches
1

a hard brown sweet made from sugar and butter boiled together

Butterscotch is a type of candy that is made by cooking brown sugar, butter, and cream together until it reaches a soft, chewy consistency. The process involves heating the ingredients over a low flame and stirring constantly to prevent burning. As the mixture cooks, it thickens and develops a rich, caramelized flavor with a hint of buttery sweetness. Butterscotch can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, such as vanilla or salt, and can be used as a topping for ice cream or other desserts. It is a popular candy around the world and is often enjoyed as a sweet treat or used as an ingredient in a variety of baked goods. Butterscotch has a warm and comforting flavor, making it a popular choice during the holiday season.

2

a sauce or syrup made from brown sugar, butter, and flavorings, used as a topping or drizzle for desserts, ice cream, or pancakes

Butterscotch is a sweet and creamy sauce made from brown sugar, butter, cream, and sometimes vanilla extract. It has a smooth and velvety texture with a rich and indulgent flavor that is both sweet and slightly caramelized. Butterscotch sauce is commonly drizzled over desserts such as ice cream, puddings, cakes, and pancakes, adding a luscious touch to sweet treats. It can also be used as a dip for fruits or pretzels, or stirred into hot milk to make a flavorful beverage.

  • He gifted a jar of homemade butterscotch sauce to his neighbor.
  • He stirred butterscotch chips into his pancake batter, resulting in a stack of fluffy and caramelized pancakes.