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Easter Eggs Naturally Dyed with Onion Skins
How to dye eggs with onion skins, flowers and herbs.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
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.
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2
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.
3
Add the eggs to the boiling water one by one and boil for 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes to your liking.
4
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.
5
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.
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