Yellow Saffron Food Coloring

This homemade food coloring derives its color from saffron.

Category: Saffron

Ingredients

• ½ cup (100 g) plus 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon saffron threads
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Use a pestle and mortar to crush the saffron and 1 tablespoon sugar together into a fine powder.
2. Combine the powder in a saucepan with the water and the rest of the sugar.
3. Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. Simmer until the liquid reduces to a single-thread consistency.
5. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
6. Cool slightly, then pour into an airtight jar and cool completely.

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