These homemade easter egg dye recipes will add colors to your eggs the all-natural way.
The longer you allow the egg to soak, the brighter the color.
And if you’re inspired by the spice, paprika is delicious sprinkled over deviled eggs.
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Mix vinegar, turmeric, and water together for the perfect yellow hue.
But be careful when handling the eggs, as turmeric is known tostain clothes and hands.
Natural Periwinkle Blue Egg Dye
Blueberries give this Easter egg dye its pretty blue hue.
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Boiling the eggs in the homemade dye itself will help the color stick.
Since blueberry juice can veer on the purple side, you might even get a batch of periwinkle eggs.
This recipe swaps out vinegar for lemon juice.
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Is Natural Easter Egg Dye Better Than Food Coloring?
Unfortunately, synthetic food coloring has been linked to potential contaminants and health complications.
Natural egg dyes offer a more muted hue that is unique and beautiful compared to the brighter store-bought dyes.
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