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Easter Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins Video

April 23, 2011 by Florentina 43 Comments

An easy guide on dying eggs with onion skins, flowers and herbs!

Basket of Homemade Easter Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins, Flowers and HerbsEaster Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins and Herbs

The beauty of homemade Easter Eggs with onion skins wrapped in nylon stockings.(<-amazon)

I can’t even think of a better organic egg color than this. Beautiful, cool and healthy, onion skin dye takes the cake.

Since this is an organic wholesome food blog, I can’t just let you use that egg dye kit from the drug store. At least not if you plan on eating the eggs.

Do you want to make the best Easter eggs ever ? Just color them with onion dye and use herbs and flowers as stencils to create pretty designs. 

Carton of Homemade Easter Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins and FlowersMoss Basket with Naturally Colored Easter Eggs

You can use all kinds of cool stuff from nature to dye your eggs different colors.

I did red eggs using both red beets and red onion skins, and the golden marbled design by wrapping the eggs in yellow onion skins. You can also mix red and yellow onion skins for a lighter golden red color. 

White Basket with Homemade Easter Eggs in Onion Skins and Herbs

To create designs you can use anything from chervil leaves to flower petals or grass, the possibilities are endless.

Ferns, dill and lucky charms are my favorites, especially because with the lucky charms you can do hearts and butterflies as well.

Very important:

Remember to soak the onion skins for a few hours or overnight, to obtain that beautiful rich color. You can choose to soak the prepared eggs with them to start the coloring process, or just add them to boiling colored water.

Eggs Wrapped in Yellow Onion Skins

As you experiment with homemade Easter Eggs making, you will figure out your ideal process to accomplish your favorite colors. 

Easter Eggs Wrapped in Nylon Stocking Boiling with Onion Skins

 

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Easter Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins

How to dye eggs with onion skins, flowers and herbs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine European
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen organic eggs
  • 3 c yellow onion skins mixed with red skins (packed)
  • 1 red beet -sliced (optional)
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 qt water
  • 1 c herbs for decoration
  • 1 nylon stocking

Instructions

  • Cut the nylon stocking into 5 inch squares.
    Stick a couple of leaves or flowers on each egg with a drop of water, then wrap it gently in the nylon stocking and tie it at each end.
  • Add the the onion skins (+ beets if using) and the vinegar to a big pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to the boiling water one by one and boil for 8 to 10 minutes to your liking.
  • Allow to cool completely.
    At this point you can remove the eggs from the hot water or you may refrigerate them in the liquid overnight for a  deeper color.
  • Once cool enough to handle transfer each egg to a plate and cut the stocking with a pair of scissors . Discard the herbs and pat them dry with a paper towel. For extra shine you may rub them with a little olive or coconut oil.

Notes

For the marbled eggs design, wrap each egg in a few yellow onion skins, then wrap tightly in a nylon stalking. Boil in yellow onion dye following the above instructions, only just using yellow onion skins.

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  1. Angie

    April 23, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    These turned out beautifully! Growing up in Puerto Rico, we never did the egg dye thing. And it is the one tradition that we have not acquired in our home mostly because it is just adults. But these make me want to go get some eggs and start coloring them. Great job!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      April 26, 2011 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you Angie! Have fun !

      Reply
  2. Nancy @SensitivePantry

    April 23, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    This is way cool! I love naturally died easter eggs . Never have seen the idea of using leaves to decorate them. Just beautiful.

    Reply
  3. Sarah "Finding Charm"

    April 24, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Love these! Thanks for the tip. That color is very cool.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Reid

    April 24, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    They look gorgeous! That’s how my mum has always dyed eggs! Happy Easter Florentina xo

    Reply
    • Florentina

      April 26, 2011 at 12:50 pm

      thanks Jennifer, doing those eggs brings back tons of wonderful childhood memories.

      Reply
  5. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

    April 26, 2011 at 11:22 am

    So much prettier too!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      April 26, 2011 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you Barbara 🙂 Good to see you!

      Reply
  6. melissa

    April 26, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    So sad I missed this post! The kids would have loved it. Saving for next year. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Marianna

    October 1, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    We only did the onion dye, but I can see possibilities with blueberries, blackberries or Saskatoon berries.

    Adding the leaf motif makes them so much prettier.

    Reply
  8. Robyn

    March 24, 2015 at 8:45 am

    These eggs are so elegant. I must post this to FB.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 24, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you Robyn! Please do, I hope you make some yourself 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sally

    March 5, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I think these are awesome. I have used onion skins to dye before, but never with floral or herbal designs. When you say “nylon stalking” do you mean something like cheese cloth or a nylon stocking?

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 5, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Hi Sally, I mean nylon stocking, like nylon tights, just an old ruined pair will work great. Or you can grab a cheap one at the store. Have a fun weekend !

      Reply
  10. Scott

    March 22, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Just made a dozen with the kids. These are the coolest Easter Eggs, we are about to make another batch with just yellow onion skins. Talk about a fun way to keep the kids entertained, I’ll be eating hard boiled eggs for a few days but I don’t mind since it is all natural colors. Way to go !

    Reply
  11. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    March 22, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    What a neat way to color eggs. I will have to try this.

    Reply
  12. Jeanette

    March 22, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    That is VERY cool! I would have never thought of doing that, but it is beautiful! I want to try this!

    Reply
  13. Stacie

    March 22, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought of dying my eggs this way. What a fantastic idea. Something for me to try.

    Reply
  14. jeni hawkins

    March 22, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Wow – I had NO idea this was even possible! It’s so beautiful and natural!

    Reply
  15. Stacie

    March 22, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Egg dying doesn’t have to be just for kids. These are so lovely & would make a lovely centerpiece.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 23, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Stacie, I totally use them as a centerpiece in a moss covered basket usually. It always impresses everyone. Hope you give them a go !

      Reply
  16. Dawn

    March 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    This is super neat! I love how you used natural things in an effort to dye your eggs. They all turned out so beautifully.

    Reply
  17. Autumn Reo

    March 22, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Ok – these are just beautiful! How long did it take you to do them start to finish? They are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 23, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks so much ! I would say no more than 1 hour including picking the herbs to use as stencils and making decisions ha! Really easy and quick!

      Reply
  18. Ryan Escat

    March 23, 2016 at 12:44 am

    5 stars
    Wow this is so cute and fun! I totally love the idea of onion. Kids would love it.

    Reply
  19. Aimee Smith

    March 23, 2016 at 1:51 am

    These eggs are absolutely gorgeous! What a cool process.

    Reply
  20. Mistee Dawn

    March 23, 2016 at 4:37 am

    That is so amazing! I had no idea you could do that! And they look beautiful!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 23, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks Mistee, have fun coloring eggs the way nature intended !

      Reply
  21. Ann Bacciaglia

    March 23, 2016 at 5:44 am

    This is a great way to do your Easter eggs. We tried this last year and they turned out amazing.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 23, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Love it ! So much fun!

      Reply
  22. gingermommyrants

    March 23, 2016 at 5:44 am

    I will have to try this with the kids on the weekend. This looks like a unique way to decorate eggs.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 23, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Oh yes hope you do, kids have a blast with this project !

      Reply
  23. Liz Mays

    March 23, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I didn’t realize you could do that, but what a great natural way to pretty up eggs for Easter. I’m totally trying it!

    Reply
  24. Katrina

    March 25, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    Im from Latvia and we usualy color eggs naturally. Im glad that somewere else someone is coloring them the same, not using all the chemicals… You Made soo beutifull eggs! Happy easter! ❤

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 25, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Thank you so much Katrina! Happy Easter to you as well! ~ Florentina

      Reply
  25. Mary @ Fit and Fed

    March 27, 2016 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Subtle and naturally beautiful! Thanks for the tip about soaking the onions overnight, pinning this to save the idea!

    Reply
  26. Becca Wilson

    March 28, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    This is such a neat concept! I never would have known about it if you would not have shared!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 28, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Yes it is so much fun, hope you make them and have a blast !

      Reply

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