How to Dye Easter Eggs
Natural Dyed Eggs using real, whole food ingredients. Swap the artificial colors and harsh dyes for things like spices, fruits, and vegetables.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Knife
- Grater
- Cutting board
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Glasses or containers for dipping
- Measuring cup
- Paper towel
- Drying rack
Ingredients
- Hard boiled eggs
- Beets
- Red cabbage
- Turmeric
- Hibiscus tea
- Parsley
- Vegetable oil optional, for rubbing eggs after coloring
Instructions
- Cut or grate the ingredient into smaller, manageable pieces.
- Add water (about 1-2 cups for each ingredient) and ingredient to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-30 minutes or until desired color. (It should be a few shades darker then you want the color of your eggs.)
- Remove pan from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the ingredient pieces by using a fine mesh strainer and strain the dye into a bowl or plastic cup.
- Add eggs and allow to set until desired color.
- Remove from dye and place on wire rack or paper towel. Allow to dry completely and rub with oil to make them shiny if desired.
Notes
- If you want your eggs to be more vibrant and less pastel: give the eggs multiple soaks in the dye, drying completely after each soak.
- You may need to use cheesecloth to strain the ingredients from the dye, depending on how small the pieces of ingredients are.
- Don't immediately wash the eggs after soaking in the dye - allow the eggs to dry on a paper towel or in the carton to let the color really soak in.