DIY BEET RED FOOD DYE

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Natural dyes work best in royal icing or buttercream frosting, not cake batter.

Provided by Julia Everist

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

3 medium red beets, peeled, quartered
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Bring beets and 3 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until beets have lost their vibrant red color and liquid is reduced by about one-third, 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove beets with a slotted spoon. Add sugar to beet liquid and simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until very deep red and reduced to about 1 cup, 10-15 minutes. Let dye cool before using.

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