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Yellow Saffron Food Coloring
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schedulePrep 0 min
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speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4541049
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Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (100 g) plus 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon saffron threads
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
- Use a pestle and mortar to crush the saffron and 1 tablespoon sugar together into a fine powder.
- Combine the powder in a saucepan with the water and the rest of the sugar.
- Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- 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.