NO PHOTO
International / basics / Basics
Wikibooks
Red Beet Food Coloring
This homemade food coloring derives its color from beets.
Ingredients
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- beetroots, medium; peeled and cut into chunks2
- water, 250 ml1 cup
- white granulated sugar3 tbsp
- lemon juice1/2 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
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.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
