Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Natural Orange Egg Dye Make this simple homemade egg dye recipe with ingredients from your pantry. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 26, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty Images Cook Time: 5 mins Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Jump to recipe Are you tired of buying expensive egg dye kits every year only to waste most of the dye? What's worse, it's not entirely clear what's inside the little dye tablets. Is there a less toxic way to complete this fun family activity? Take the guesswork out of your Easter egg hunt this year by embracing natural egg dyes. Fortunately, you might not spend a dime on this safe, eco-friendly project because all this mixture needs is paprika and vinegar to dye your eggs an earthy orange tone. Ingredients 2 tablespoons paprika 2 cups water 1 tablespoon vinegar Directions On the stovetop, bring paprika and water to a boil in a pot. Boil for 5 minutes. Pour colored liquid into a cup or bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar. Other Natural Egg Dye Colors To learn how to make more natural dye for your Easter eggs, check out these recipes: Blue egg dye Yellow egg dye Pink egg dye Brown egg dye Green egg dye Print