easy spider web eggs are FOOLPROOF!

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How freaking cute are these spider web eggs?

I knew I had to make these spider web eggs for you guys – they are SO easy!

While I post my share of wholesome recipes, that all tends to fall by the wayside when it comes to Halloween. I lean in HARD to alllllll the chocolate, marshmallows and candy. I mean, it’s Halloween, right? But these eggs are “on brand” for the holiday, while being guilt-free too!

what ARE spider web eggs?

Spider web eggs are simply hard boiled eggs that are steeped in dye to create a “web” effect that is perfectly in keeping for Halloween!

what do you need to make them?

Other than eggs, all you need is whatever you want to use for the dye. And here’s where the fun begins – because you can get as creative as you like with the dyeing process. Of course, food coloring is an obvious way to go, but you can also use natural dyes for equally impressive results!

how do you make this spider web eggs recipe?

If you can boil water then you can make these eggs! Simply place your eggs in a pan of water (with frozen fruit, if using) and bring to a boil. Let sit, covered, for 10 minutes and then remove eggs from the water. Add your dye and stir to blend.

Use a spoon to gently crack the eggs all over and place the cracked eggs in a clean bowl.

Pour the dyeing liquid over and refrigerate overnight. When you peel the eggs the “web” effect will be revealed!

what can you use to dye the eggs?

I used frozen blueberries and a few drops of blue food coloring for this batch, but you can use beets, tea, raspberries or matcha, to name just a few other options!

How fun would these be in your kid’s lunchbox or served up at a Halloween party? I love that these are pretty much foolproof, and perfect for even the littlest hands to help with.

Let me know if you make them!

Cobweb Eggs

sherisilver

Easy as can be, and a healthy Halloween treat to boot!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Snack

Servings 6

Calories 63 kcal

Equipment

• covered saucepan
• slotted spoon

Ingredients

  

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• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• blue or black food coloring, optional

Instructions

 

• Place the eggs and blueberries in a saucepan large enough to hold the eggs in a single layer. Fill with water to cover by 1" and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a folded towel. Use a wooden spoon handle to gently crack the egg on all sides. Place in a clean bowl and repeat with the remaining eggs. Pour the blueberries and water from the pot into the bowl (make sure that the eggs are completely submerged). Add food coloring for a bolder effect.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Gently remove the shells, revealing the cobweb effect. Serve within 1 - 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Keywords eggs, gluten free, halloween, hardboiled eggs

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About the author

Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.

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