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NATURAL EASTER EGG DYE




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients





1 tsp. vinegar
Cold water
Eggs

Red cabbage - bright blue
Orange peels - light yellow
Light onion shells - yellow
Dark onion shells - brown
Carrot tops - yellow green
Celery top - light yellow green
Red beets - red



Recipe



For varied shades of purple and other secondary colors combine 2 or 3 of above ingredients together. Place uncooked eggs in a single layer at bottom of saucepan; cover eggs with cold water, add vinegar and ingredients for desired colors. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, remove tops or peels from the pan and let stand overnight to produce a darker color, rinse and dry. Using packaged dyes: Put eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water; add vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove pan from heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes, rinse with cold water and drain. Wipe dry and dye according to package.