Turmeric Yellow Food Dye

A natural yellow food coloring made from turmeric and sugar syrup, perfect for tinting frostings and royal icing with a beautiful golden hue.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground turmeric

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    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.

    30 min