Edible Fake Blood

5 from 1 rating

This fake edible blood is naturally colored and doesn't use corn syrup! It's so easy to make and makes any dessert look spooky!!

Prep Time20

Cook Time27

Additional Time30

Total Time1 17

Course: Cakes

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 /3 cup

Calories: 16kcal

Place the seedless raspberry jam, 3 tablespoons of water and 1/4 tsp of red gel food coloring in a small bowl. Whisk together until the jam has a thin, smooth consistency and is bright red.
Then brush onto cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or pastries! This edible blood is the perfect way to add a spooky yet delicious edge to any dessert you're making this Fall.

Make your edible fake blood in advance! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
I like to store my edible blood in mason jars, but any container with a tight lid will work.
This recipe can be doubled or halved based on the amount you need.

Be sure to whisk the mixture together to make sure it's nice and smooth. You won't get the same results with a spoon.
Gel food coloring works best! It gives the mixture a vibrant color without throwing off the consistency.
Make edible fake blood without food coloring you can use beet or cranberry juice instead of water to naturally add more color to your edible blood.
To make vampire bite cupcakes or something that requires blood that looks like it's dripping, add an extra tablespoon of water to make the mixture thinner.
If you can't find seedless raspberry jam, you can also use seedless strawberry jam, strawberry jelly or raspberry jelly. You might need to add a touch more water to the mixture if you use jelly though!