caramelization
car·a·mel·i·za·tion | \ ˌkär-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən ; ˌker-ə-mə-, ˌka-rə-mə- \
Definition of caramelization
verb
is heating and browning sugar in a pan at 160° to 182°C. Make sure to remove sugar from the heat once it reaches the desired temperature to avoid it from getting burned.