Red Beet Food Coloring
This homemade food coloring derives its color from beets.[1]
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
¼ cup (70 g)
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
2 medium beetroots, peeled and cut into chunks
2
1 cup (250 ml) water
3
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
4
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Blend beets and water in a food processor.
2
Using a cheesecloth, strain the purée into a bowl to extract the juice.
3
Pour the juice into a saucepan and add sugar.
4
Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
5
Skim off and discard any foam that collects at the surface of the liquid.
6
Simmer until the liquid reduces to a single-thread consistency.
7
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
8
Cool slightly, then pour into an airtight jar and cool completely.
Notes
- •The food coloring can be stored in refrigerator for up to three months.
- •To use in frostings, add the food coloring, ¼ teaspoon at a time, mixing after each addition.