Pronunciation: MASS er ate
(verb)
Also Known As: soak
Examples: The fruits are covered with Grand Marnier and allowed to macerate for one hour.
Common Misspellings: maserate
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Definition:
This term means letting food, usually fruit, soak in a liquid to absorb flavor. Fruits are usually soaked in liqueurs. In other words, fruit that is marinated in liqueurs is being macerated.
Related Terms
marinate
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