How to Make All Natural Homemade Food Coloring
Shaziya
Creating vibrant, all-natural food coloring at home is easier than you think, and the results are stunning. In just 25 minutes, you can transform everyday ingredients like beets, spinach, and turmeric into a rainbow of rich, bold hues.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Pink food coloring
- 1/4 cup cooked beets (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup beet juice (from can or cooking liquid)
Yellow food coloring
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Purple food coloring
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen and thawed)
- 1/3 cup water
Green food coloring
- 1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw and drain)
- 1/2 cup water
Pink: In a blender or food processor, blend the beets and juice together until smooth. Pass through a sieve to remove the beets and save the beet liquid which is your food coloring. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
Yellow: In a small saucepan, simmer the water and turmeric for 2 to 3 minutes. Allow to fully cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator. Turmeric can stain, so use a container you don’t mind turning yellow.
Purple: In a blender or food processor, blend the blueberries and water together until smooth. I like to use frozen berries because they have better color when defrosted. Pass through a sieve to remove the skins and pulp from the mix so you are just left with the purple liquid. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
Green: If using fresh spinach, in a small saucepan, simmer the spinach and water for 2-3 minutes. Don’t cover the spinach as it will dull the green color. If using frozen and thawed spinach skip this step. In a blender or food processor, blend the spinach and water together until completely smooth. Pass through a sieve to remove the leaves. Store your green coloring in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.
Add your Homemade All Natural Food Coloring to icings, frostings or batter. Add more coloring, if necessary.
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