Does anyone know of a natural alternative to red food dye? I tried looking it up online, but all I found were sites selling products. I want to know how to make my own. I want to make red and pink frosting for a Valentines treat for ds's class.

By Rayelle on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 08:57 pm:

http://www.anniesrecipes.com/Kitchen/Easter_recipes/natural-easter-egg-dye-recipe.htm

This is a whole list of different colored dye to make naturally. I think the red was done with beets.

By Colette on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 09:25 am:

lots and lots of boiled red onion skins.

By Tunnia on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 06:01 pm:

I think that boiled onion skins, while it works for Easter Egg dye, might not add a very nice taste to frosting, but beet juice might work, I'm just not sure how to do it. I don't want the flavor of the beets and I'm wondering how well beet juice would work in frosting. I'll check out that website, Rayelle. Thanks ladies!

By Colette on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 06:04 pm:

oooh, you are right, didn't think about the taste...yuck!

By Colette on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 06:06 pm:

you can try this too. Should taste fine with cupcakes.

http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/frosting.html