noun
- Plural of demerara; a type of light brown sugar produced in Guyana, characterized by large crystals and a rich molasses flavor.
Usage: Often used in baking and beverages.; Named after the Demerara region in Guyana.
Examples
- The baker sprinkled demeraras over the top of the muffins for a crunchy texture.
- Different varieties of demeraras are available at specialty grocery stores.
- She preferred demeraras in her coffee because of their subtle caramel notes.
- The recipe called for two cups of demeraras mixed into the batter.
- Demeraras add a distinctive sweetness to homemade granola.