Turmeric Yellow Food Dye

Name: DIY Natural Turmeric Yellow Food Dye
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons ground turmeric

December 19, 2016

Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

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Recipe information

1/3 cup sugar

4 teaspoons ground turmeric

Bring sugar, turmeric, and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until liquid is reduced by about half, 25–30 minutes. Let dye cool before mixing into frosting or royal icing to make desired color.

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