Red Easter Eggs

There are many tips online about naturally dyeing Easter eggs. The key thing to keep in mind is whether a particular ingredient releases color (turmeric, red beets, etc.). If the answer is yes, you can definitely use it to dye your Easter eggs.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 130 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Egg, fresh

  • 1 handful Onion, raw

  • 3 dl Raspberries

  • 3 dl cherries, fresh

  • 4 dl Water

  • 3 spoons Vinegar, red wine

Steps

  1. Pour the juices, two tablespoons of vinegar, and water into a wider pot. Add the onion skins, stir with a spoon, and place on the stove. Cook on moderate heat for one hour, stirring occasionally and pressing the onion skins with a spoon.

  2. After one hour, remove the onion skins from the pot. Wash the eggs well, then carefully place them into the colored liquid using a spoon. If they are not fully submerged, add a little more water or juice to cover the eggs completely. Add another tablespoon of vinegar and cook the eggs on moderate heat for about 10 minutes. Check the color with a spoon – carefully catch and lift them. If you are not satisfied with the color, leave the eggs in the water for a few more hours. If you are happy with the color, remove the eggs from the water and rub them with oil, butter, or bacon rind. This will give them a nice shine.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 125.78 kcal
  • Fat: 7.45 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.38 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.34 g
    • Sugars: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 10.13 g
  • Fiber: 0.15 g

Advice

When the ingredients release an intense color in the water that you are satisfied with – only then add the eggs. Never forget to add vinegar – lemon juice is not as effective. Any curiosity or poking at the eggs with a spoon will leave marks, and the eggs will be scratched. Forget about naturally black eggs, unless you are okay with a gray color (oak bark, black tea). Here are some more tips for other natural colors: blue – blueberries and grape juice …, yellow – whole lemon peels, turmeric, …