sucre demerara
sucre demerara is the French phrase for demerara sugar.
This phrase refers to a type of lightly processed cane sugar characterized by its golden brown color and moist texture.
Did you know?
- The French word sucre is an ancient relative of the English word 'gravel', as both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱorkeh₂.
- If you call a person un sucre in French, you are using a metaphor to describe them as being exceptionally sweet or kind.
- In French culinary circles, sucre demerara is prized for its large crystals, which allow it to be used as a crunchy topping for cakes and crumbles rather than just a sweetener.
Examples in context
- La recette traditionnelle du crumble aux pommes nécessite l'utilisation de sucre Demerara.The traditional apple crumble recipe requires the use of Demerara sugar.
- Je préfère le sucre demerara pour mon café.I prefer demerara sugar for my coffee.
- Il reste un peu de sucre demerara dans le placard.There is a little demerara sugar left in the cupboard.
- Achetez du sucre demerara pour la recette de ce soir.Buy some demerara sugar for tonight's recipe.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing a dessert.
- HugoManon, est-ce qu'on a du sucre demerara ?Manon, do we have any demerara sugar?
- ManonOui, Hugo, il en reste dans le pot.Yes, Hugo, there is some left in the jar.
- HugoParfait, j'en ai besoin pour les biscuits.Perfect, I need it for the cookies.
- ManonTiens, je te le donne tout de suite.Here, I will give it to you right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sucre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
