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You can cook and dye your Easter eggs all at once right in the slow cooker, which makes things way easier and a lot less messy. Just add some gel food coloring, toss everything in slow cooker liners, and let it go.
If you’re looking for an easy, hands-off way to dye Easter eggs with kids—without the mess of boiling water or stained hands—this slow cooker method is a great option. It’s simple, safe, and keeps everything contained in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. This approach might not be for everyone, but if you’re like us and love finding new ways to use your slow cooker, you’ll have fun giving this one a try!
Key Items Needed
Not many items are needed to make these colorful and easy Easter eggs. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images.
- Eggs – we need 16 eggs for this recipe ( you can do just 12 if desired).
- Other Items: Slow cooker liners, gel food coloring, heavy duty foil and water.
How to Dye Eggs in a Crockpot
Here is my simple method, with step-by-step directions.
Step One: Fold the heavy duty foil into dividers. This words best by making 4 separate sections, so you can drap the liners over them.
Step Two: Add liners around each section.
Step Three: Place four eggs in each section, add dye in each section.
Step Four: Add water to each section, covering the eggs.
Step Five: Place the lid on the slow cooker. If you have locking lids, DO NOT LATCH. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. Remove the eggs with slotted spoons and add back to the egg cartons or on paper towel.
My Tips
I want you to have success with this recipe, here are my tips I’ve gathered.
- Gel food coloring provides vibrant results, but feel free to mix colors for custom shades. Pastel tones can be achieved by using less coloring.
- For extra creativity, use tape or stickers on the eggs before dyeing to make patterns. Remove them after the eggs have dried for unique designs.
- Liquid food coloring can be substituted for gel but may require more drops to achieve rich colors.
- To eat, refrigerate immediately after cooking and cooling. Eat within a week. Do not eat if left out for a length of time.
More Crockpot Easter Recipes:
- Make your holiday meal easy with a crockpot spiral ham that stays juicy and tender.
- Pair it with a creamy crockpot green bean casserole for a comforting side dish.
- For dessert, crockpot Easter clusters are a fun and festive treat.
- Round it all out with a ham dinner that includes potatoes, green beans, and a tangy mustard sauce for a complete and satisfying meal.
How to Dye Easter Eggs in a Crockpot
How to Video
Equipment
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- 4 large slow cooker liners
Ingredients
- 16 large eggs
- 12-16 cups water
- 4 different gel food colorings
Instructions
- Fold pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil into squares. Fit them snugly into the base of your slow cooker to create four separate sections.
- Place one slow cooker liner into each foil section, folding the edges of the liner down so it sits securely within each compartment.
- Carefully place 4 eggs into each sectioned liner. Make sure they’re evenly placed to avoid crowding.
- Choose your food coloring and add it to each bag. Adjust the amount based on how bright you want the colors to be.
- Pour 3 to 4 cups of water into each liner, enough to fully submerge the eggs. Ensure that the eggs are completely covered in water.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to LOW. Allow the eggs to cook for 4 to 6 hours.
- Once the eggs have finished coloring and cooking, use a slotted spoon to carefully remove them from the slow cooker.
- Place the eggs on a tray lined with paper towels (or put back in the egg cartons) to dry completely before handling or displaying them.
Sarah’s Notes
- If you plan to store the eggs after dyeing, keep them in the refrigerator. They’ll last up to one week but should not be consumed if left unrefrigerated for too long during the dyeing process.
- Gel food coloring provides vibrant results, but feel free to mix colors for custom shades. Pastel tones can be achieved by using less coloring.
- The foil dividers are essential to keep the colors from bleeding into each other. Ensure the dividers are snug and don’t collapse under the water weight.
- For extra creativity, use tape or stickers on the eggs before dyeing to make patterns. Remove them after the eggs have dried for unique designs.
- Liquid food coloring can be substituted for gel but may require more drops to achieve rich colors.
- Slow cooker liners make cleaning up effortless. Simply lift the liners out and dispose of them after dyeing. If any color leaks through, wipe your slow cooker with a damp cloth.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
