Durkee Caramel Food Color, 6 Bottles Per Case, 32 Ounces, 6 Per Case

Baking: Add to cake, cookie, and bread dough for warm amber and caramel tones.
Candy making: Use in caramel, toffee, and hard candy recipes for consistent golden brown color.
Beverages: Stir into craft sodas, iced teas, and cocktail mixes for rich brown hue.
Sauces and gravies: Blend into savory sauces, gravies, and reductions for deep caramel color without added sweetness.
Commercial kitchens: Scale up with six 32-ounce bottles per case for high-volume food production.

Who Would Benefit

• Bakers and pastry chefs who need consistent caramel coloring across large batches
• Candy makers working with caramels, toffees, and confections
• Commercial kitchens and catering operations that go through coloring quickly
• Food manufacturers requiring reliable, brand-standard food color at volume
• Home cooks who preserve, make sauces, or bake frequently and want a long lasting supply

Product Highlights

• Durkee branded caramel food color trusted in professional kitchens
• 32-ounce bottle size reduces reorder frequency for busy operations
• Six bottles per case, 192 ounces total, for cost-effective bulk stocking
• Adds rich amber to brown color without altering flavor profile
• Works in both sweet and savory applications
• Liquid form blends easily into batters, doughs, sauces, and liquids

Preparation & Use

Start with a small amount and add gradually until the desired shade is reached. Caramel food color is concentrated; a few drops can shift the tone of a full batch. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly. For baked goods, add to wet ingredients before combining with flour. For sauces and gravies, whisk in during the final minutes of cooking. Store bottles tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Applications

• Beer and cider brewing for color adjustment
• Ice cream and frozen dessert bases
• Puddings, custards, and flan
• Marinades and glazes for roasted meats
• Frosting, icing, and fondant tinting

Yummy Recipes

Caramel Pecan Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Durkee Caramel Food Color
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and stir in sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and the caramel food color.
3. Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt together. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in pecans.
4. Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 25 to 28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
5. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Time: 15 min prep, 25-28 min bake.

Amber Gravy for Roasted Turkey

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup turkey drippings
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Durkee Caramel Food Color
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes to form a roux.
2. Gradually pour in broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
3. Stir in the caramel food color and pepper. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
4. Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm over sliced turkey.

Time: 5 min prep, 10 min cook.

Dark Caramel Soda Syrup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Durkee Caramel Food Color
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in caramel food color, vanilla, and salt until uniform.
3. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to a sealed bottle. Refrigerate.
4. To serve, mix 2 tablespoons syrup with 8 ounces cold carbonated water over ice.

Time: 10 min prep/cook, 30 min cool. Syrup keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks.