Comments on: Natural Dyed Easter Eggs

By: Naturally Dye Easter Eggs with Onion Skins | The Thoughtful Occasion

Naturally Dye Easter Eggs with Onion Skins | The Thoughtful Occasion — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:08:49 +0000

[…] idea of natural egg dyes but still want colored eggs? Check out Dirty Gourmet’s instructional Natural Dyed Easter Eggs post. We’ve had great luck with turmeric (yellow) and red cabbage […]

By: Healthier Easter Basket | Your Health | THE HSF BLOG

Healthier Easter Basket | Your Health | THE HSF BLOG — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 20:20:58 +0000

[…] us, it wouldn’t be Easter without colouring our own eggs. Check out this recipe for Natural Dyed Easter […]

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:18:23 +0000

Throughout the year I carefully put holes in both ends of the eggs we use and use a turkey baster to blow out the contents for recipes. That way I end up with many dozen empty egg shells to dye in the spring. It takes time, but means we don’t spend a week eating boiled eggs after Easter.

By: Jean

Jean — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 02:00:52 +0000

How long are the eggs boiled? Just barely brought to boil before letting sit? And at what elevation are you when you do this dye recipe? I’m at 3000 feet and I know that eggs take longer to hard boil at higher elevations, so I want to be sure I don’t leave a runny yolk, or potentially overcook the eggs if I assume I need to cook longer. 🙂 Thanks!

By: Delish Dish

Delish Dish — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:16:36 +0000

Cranberry Dye:
To make a dye from fresh cranberries, boil 4 cups cranberries in 2 cups cold water until the berries burst. Let cool. Drain the mixture, saving the liquid and discarding the cranberries. To create a light blue-toned egg, soak for only a short time. We found that soaking an egg longer results in a dark gray color.
Brewed Coffee Dye:
Simply brew a pot of strong coffee and cool. The color can range from a light speckled tan to a more solid dark tan depending on how strong the coffee is and how long the egg soaks.
Onion Skin Dye:
To make dye from yellow/red onion skins, place several skins in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil; let cool and discard skins. Based on the number of onion skins used and the amount of time the eggs soak, you’ll get warm tones that can range from gold to a rich terra cotta.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:15:29 +0000

I meant onion skins. Check here: http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekcookingtips/ht/redeggs.htm

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:07:21 +0000

You can, also, use the peels of red onions.

By: How to Brightly Color Easter Eggs with Natural Dyes | DIY for Life

How to Brightly Color Easter Eggs with Natural Dyes | DIY for Life — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:22:48 +0000

[…] Here is a simple, safer and possibly cheaper way to dye your Easter eggs this Easter. Try using natural dyes. Naturally dyed Easter Eggs can be a range of beautiful and brilliant colors. Just look at these examples of eggs dyed with other foods and spices. You can get the ingredients used to create the natural dye as well as the instructions on how to do it at the Dirty Gourmet. […]

By: Lynn in NC

Lynn in NC — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 14:56:01 +0000

We never refrigerated our E. eggs when we were kids, and my father was a physician. No one ever got sick. BUT, why couldn’t you put the eggs IN the dye IN the fridge and let them soak overnight that way? 😀

By: Cheryl Austin

Cheryl Austin — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 01:01:24 +0000

Thank you for the ideas. I’m wondering if the eggs are really safe to eat after they have been sitting for hours or overnight in the dye. I thought eggs needed to be chilled after no more than an hour or two at room temperature. Thanks for your help.