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Red Beet Food Coloring
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4540914
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Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beetroots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
- Blend beets and water in a food processor.
- Using a cheesecloth, strain the purée into a bowl to extract the juice.
- Pour the juice into a saucepan and add sugar.
- Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Skim off and discard any foam that collects at the surface of the liquid.
- Simmer until the liquid reduces to a single-thread consistency.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- 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.