How to dye the prettiest Easter eggs with pantry staples

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking hotline, and everything in between! Natural food dye isn't as vibrant as store-bought, but creates beautiful, earthy pastels perfect for Easter eggs. * * * Powdered Pigment What you'll need : This method works well for spices like turmeric and powdered freeze-dried fruit, like strawberries. Tablespoon Small Bowl Kettle Spoon Drying rack Powdered freeze-dried fruit or spice Cheesecloth Hot water Hard-boiled white eggs Photo by Austin Day Photo by Austin Day What you'll do To turn freeze-dried fruit into powder, place in a food processor on high for 2 minutes. Saucepan Tablespoon Small bowl Sieve Spoon Drying rack Dried fruit Hot Water Hard-boiled white eggs Photo by Austin Day Photo by Austin Day What you'll do