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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 1:31pm | IP Logged Quote pixilated_momma
My kids have a seriously BAD reaction to red dye. But they want to make Christmas cookies and such, and they are getting tired of only using white and green. We've pretty much run that into the ground.

Does anyone have a natural non-dye-ish way to make red for cookie decorations? Or baking?

(This is my first time on this part of the board! I didn't even see it until now! Ooooh, the inspiration for yummy eats is awesome! )

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 1:35pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
What about using dried cranberries or cherries as decor?   At least your green wreaths and trees can have red ornaments.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 1:53pm | IP Logged Quote Taffy
Try using a bit of beet juice maybe?

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 2:24pm | IP Logged Quote wifemommy
Strawberry juice will make a pale red. Some of the whole food stores sell a natural food coloring. My son has been red dye free for almost 7 years. Just be creative with other colors Annie
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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 4:18pm | IP Logged Quote jenk
I haven't tried these from India Tree but have them on my radar to purchase sometime this year. I think all of their products are natural.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 7:16pm | IP Logged Quote sewcrazy
we use beet juice concentrate from Whole Foods for red dye. It makes a nice deep burgandy color.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 7:32pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie
Raspberry puree?   It's more "magenta" than red though.

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Posted: Dec 22 2009 at 11:51pm | IP Logged Quote Kathryn
Could you just add some red sprinkles or would that still be too much dye? That seemed to be the "easiest" out to get some red on the cookies.   

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Posted: Dec 23 2009 at 7:18am | IP Logged Quote CrunchyMom
Strawberry jammies are a fun cookie to make that will give you some red without dye. Tasty too.

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Posted: Dec 29 2009 at 2:52am | IP Logged Quote Gloria JMJ
I know it's late, but is anatto O.K. for them?

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Posted: Dec 30 2009 at 11:54pm | IP Logged Quote pixilated_momma
Mmm, thank you all for the good (and yummy) advice. It's not too late ... and these tips will help with the St. Valentine treats, too. :)

Thanks so much, ya'll!

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