Every Easter my mom and I would make Pace Eggs. I have gone back to this tradition with my daughter, as I prefer the natural look, rather than the lurid pinks and blues that dominate the grocery store aisles at this time of year.Pace Eggs are so easy to make. They are hard boiled eggs with stunning marbled shells, and they are traditional in northern parts of England at Easter, with local variants in the name, such as Paste Eggs. The name is derived from Pesach (Passover). The background colour is provided by onion skins with designs created by leaves and flowers placed next to the shell.
How To:
1. Use 1 onion for each 2 eggs that you are using. I like to fill a small basket with eggs, so usually use a dozen Pace Eggs. For one dozen Pace Eggs, peel 6 large brown onions. You can store the onions in Ziplock bags or glass pyrex containers for later use.
2. Simply wrap the eggs with the onion skins and secure the skins with string – much like wrapping a parcel.
3. Put a large pan of water on to boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon.
4. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove the eggs and leave them to cool.
5. When cool, remove the skins and rub the eggs with olive oil to create a sheen. The onion skins create a beautiful marbled effect in golds, yellows, oranges and browns. They are so pretty.
6. Place the eggs in a pretty bowl or basket lined with greenery and flowers for a gorgeous table centerpiece.
WOW,good，thank you for your tips
We made these beautiful eggs this past Easter, although I forgot to rub them with oil, so they weren’t quite as pretty. But still, lots of fun! Thank you.
Would this work with the red onion skins? I will be trying it next year!
My Mom always made these for Easter. Us 7 kids, yes 7, would collect the onion skins starting at Christmas. My Dad loved it when some eggs would crack during the boiling process, because then the egg would be onion flavored. This is the first time I have ever read about anybody else doing it. We are German and lived on a farm in Wisconsin. Thanks for the wonderful memories.