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Dyeing eggs with onion skins

Dyeing Easter Eggs with Onion Skins (Natural Recipe)

Need a creative twist on easter egg decorations this year? Want to reduce food waste? Here's how dyeing eggs with onion skins is done! Passed down through generations in my family, it’s a beautiful way to celebrate Easter—completely natural, waste-free, and rooted in tradition!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 decorated eggs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Balkan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 dozen white eggs
  • 3 cups packed onion skins yellow + red for a deeper tone
  • 2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 quarts water
  • A handful of fresh herbs parsley, clover, dill—whatever has a pretty shape
  • A little oil for shine

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Nylon Stocking
  • Thread or twist ties (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Wash your eggs and gently press a leaf or herb onto each one. A bit of water helps it stick.
  2. Carefully place each egg into a cut piece of stocking, pull it snug, and tie off the ends to keep the herb in place.
  3. Layer the onion skins into a large pot and nestle the wrapped eggs on top. Add enough water to fully cover the eggs, then stir in the vinegar.
  4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let them steep in the dye for 30 more minutes.
  5. Once cooled slightly, unwrap the eggs, peel off the herbs, and rub each one with a little oil to bring out the color.

Notes

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