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How To Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring or Natural Colors

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Can you dye brown eggs naturally?

Not only can you dye brown eggs naturally, but many people would argue that the colors you end with are even more beautiful than your typical dyed white egg. The only thing to consider is that if your eggs are coming from your own hens at home make sure you give them a wash before you start.

Bird's eye view of a red cabbage, red onions, a bowl of turmeric, beets, and yellow onions all labeled with the color they will dye the egg.
Five pots on the stove each with different ingredients in it.

How to Dye Easter Eggs with Natural Colors

  1. Use this color guide and place the designated item into a saucepan.
  2. Pour 2-3 cups of water over and bring to a boil. Add in 1 tablespoons vinegar.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer 10-30 minutes, until desired color is achieved.
  4. Strain liquid dye into a container for dying eggs and discard solids.
  5. Soak  boiled eggs in liquid 30 minutes – 24 hours, or until eggs reach desired color.

 

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