This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is the classic Russian/ Ukrainian way of making Easter eggs. I love the different “woodsy” tones that come from dying in onion peels. It’s a natural way to dye your Easter eggs. No – they don’t taste like onion. You can achieve darker tones by boiling the onion peels longer before adding the eggs, so your first batch will probably be lighter than your second batch and so on. These are so easy and a fun tradition to keep! Try to use only the peels from yellow onion for a nicer color. If you use peels only from red onion, the color will be much darker. For more fancy way to dye eggs click here. Have a blessed and Happy Easter!
What you will need for Russian/Ukrainian Easter Eggs:
-The dry outer peels from about 10 yellow onions – a dozen white eggs.
Instructions for Russian Easter Eggs:
Place eggs in a bowl with warm water. Eggs are more likely to crack if they are placed in boiling water when they’re cold.
Fill a small saucepan about 1/3 with water (or enough to cover the eggs). Add onion peel and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes until onion peels release their color.
Remove eggs from warm water and place them in the pot, making sure they are fully submerged in water. Add more boiling water if needed. Boil 7 minutes, turning the eggs occasionally.
Remove eggs to a bowl of cold water. Once they are cooled, dry with paper towels and Tada!! You can also rub some oil on the shell to give them a nice shine.
